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 8645486 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 89895598 epoch_slot_no: 298798 block_no: 8645309 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 29990 time: 2023-04-14 08:44:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafc81fc88e41ab92fd1427296dbb79ffdf41d8413acb9735cb5a75068b23b685Block Operator
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