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 8647531 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 89937922 epoch_slot_no: 341122 block_no: 8647354 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 23736 time: 2023-04-14 20:30:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fdc52396ca5246e6c2196590afd89a0cfcf95183a63e288022d8d4c9826374bBlock Operator
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