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 8646120 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 89908587 epoch_slot_no: 311787 block_no: 8645943 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 36672 time: 2023-04-14 12:21:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b79ee4a9cc2c02dd2ff044654b32272c6615d0b66866997fa2c39651455bea3Block Operator
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