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 8649360 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 89975820 epoch_slot_no: 379020 block_no: 8649183 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 76829 time: 2023-04-15 07:01:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02fcdc38032d6a5638625f697a376672b9f8374254f5a48dfef5d29a8bf1b28aBlock Operator
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