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 8647303 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 89933369 epoch_slot_no: 336569 block_no: 8647126 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 49238 time: 2023-04-14 19:14:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26bf9e4c9b29362ccee957866722bd0aaf2e7151ad48191fc8d429a4c4c909c5Block Operator
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