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 8648056 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 89948616 epoch_slot_no: 351816 block_no: 8647879 slot_leader_id: 5586083 size: 3390 time: 2023-04-14 23:28:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa0e2ceab4ab99af051d034b8a8d30c99e8c6f675f4ef04aba8880d2e713415aBlock Operator
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