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 8648677 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 89961528 epoch_slot_no: 364728 block_no: 8648500 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 33856 time: 2023-04-15 03:03:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2096dc393dc5495c40cfc831ee8b2b4fb9e94732bb554820e020a306b865aacbBlock Operator
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