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 8645943 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 89904376 epoch_slot_no: 307576 block_no: 8645766 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 3457 time: 2023-04-14 11:11:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebdfbae109db9c369ed33100fe86a9ddc8a6da7c8797e96341c4c8bdc6ed47d4Block Operator
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