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 8649055 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 89969237 epoch_slot_no: 372437 block_no: 8648878 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 14766 time: 2023-04-15 05:12:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe52a8353118d1ba51dcefc3e85c1af6c374446720dfca0e34ea6cebcc4c5afb4Block Operator
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