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 8643510 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 89856398 epoch_slot_no: 259598 block_no: 8643333 slot_leader_id: 5951088 size: 24883 time: 2023-04-13 21:51:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbce5b8534936d2995d5ff95f3484a06dc612be4eeb6419f82b34a06aad50ab1dBlock Operator
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