A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8643123 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 89848279 epoch_slot_no: 251479 block_no: 8642946 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 59445 time: 2023-04-13 19:36:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e8310f344b21fcbc3e7e0356a98a1a8c987210897e693764527db9ae7e1f7aeBlock Operator
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