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 8646003 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 89905857 epoch_slot_no: 309057 block_no: 8645826 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 27679 time: 2023-04-14 11:35:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17b7acc2ff2c86e4ec4bff51681971d4972ac8b8bd0fc79cd6103a20970f6a3eBlock Operator
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