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 8648589 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 89959665 epoch_slot_no: 362865 block_no: 8648412 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 23572 time: 2023-04-15 02:32:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1aca474787ea0ff4abb1ed49c4aadb0b4a97f5d0b0d831ac3fc998720f88363Block Operator
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