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 8644502 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 89876801 epoch_slot_no: 280001 block_no: 8644325 slot_leader_id: 6470849 size: 15947 time: 2023-04-14 03:31:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3b79f406515ce0d6ffe071cd1e6b66781e512b4fdd6ffc11d76e6225509bc6bBlock Operator
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