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 8647002 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 89926888 epoch_slot_no: 330088 block_no: 8646825 slot_leader_id: 8590036 size: 49974 time: 2023-04-14 17:26:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc552c0313a590297f6779ce4c5ef006c0e9fb00caa6b8af269f3b67b977e3aa1Block Operator
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