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 8646028 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 89906435 epoch_slot_no: 309635 block_no: 8645851 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 43496 time: 2023-04-14 11:45:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dca97ef4b51ec2b838429d82d732665a7565792736fcfee0d48c914fde23633Block Operator
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