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 8645747 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 89900630 epoch_slot_no: 303830 block_no: 8645570 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 53057 time: 2023-04-14 10:08:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef3a355b0377498f10d1b3ae9022123aa47cc7c8f05491055d99e1adab76a908Block Operator
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