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 8643266 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 89851187 epoch_slot_no: 254387 block_no: 8643089 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 83636 time: 2023-04-13 20:24:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91f214edec4642535881207da4e436406b791f73b6819ae22fc0708948d7032bBlock Operator
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