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 8643560 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 89857441 epoch_slot_no: 260641 block_no: 8643383 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 34334 time: 2023-04-13 22:08:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe2899e4ff8462f4f59f9b2e5f4f7974980abb9268cc98b16b410f7a28cc6e1aBlock Operator
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