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 8643691 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 89860111 epoch_slot_no: 263311 block_no: 8643514 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 9747 time: 2023-04-13 22:53:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61c1d85346de1a54dbfd875c94ff75896a0de8ef1649b66f74d7fdd2df075c9bBlock Operator
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