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 8647017 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 89927271 epoch_slot_no: 330471 block_no: 8646840 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 67107 time: 2023-04-14 17:32:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6e48baf9db8b4e626fecdac8ee117564edf0af2a7239d47329d211be83cbb98Block Operator
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