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 8646476 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 89916035 epoch_slot_no: 319235 block_no: 8646299 slot_leader_id: 5839462 size: 2048 time: 2023-04-14 14:25:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e0a7735544d6598e06ff67c6e08be5308dd7a93a59d8f7e86209ef22b723fb9Block Operator
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