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 8643162 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 89848966 epoch_slot_no: 252166 block_no: 8642985 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 20526 time: 2023-04-13 19:47:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dfe165dd8e750529abedf10b4aeaf3a3c41700e930ba3f4eeba5a2f222eff4cBlock Operator
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