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 8646854 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 89923571 epoch_slot_no: 326771 block_no: 8646677 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 34304 time: 2023-04-14 16:31:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f61184691da7fb32ac7d194027a9a36fc13d9c70ae26ff860b6c03b2c29cffaBlock Operator
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