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 8648046 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 89948444 epoch_slot_no: 351644 block_no: 8647869 slot_leader_id: 5194479 size: 86884 time: 2023-04-14 23:25:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f0c1ef2c8d93aa0399a007a1e25c340e3a519f211ade5106029bc2a1d1f7143Block Operator
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