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 8643708 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 89860481 epoch_slot_no: 263681 block_no: 8643531 slot_leader_id: 6132697 size: 49696 time: 2023-04-13 22:59:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0764c61476174606ce9ac1c60b34f4634b09d189d6ceb2f82b81b51a5b8e27f2Block Operator
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