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 8647859 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 89944814 epoch_slot_no: 348014 block_no: 8647682 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 8648 time: 2023-04-14 22:25:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb0b3e2dc9d13543bc7c1ee1d4c75ed6201ec057a9ef069eda83ac9d2c782e59Block Operator
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