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 8649407 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 89976894 epoch_slot_no: 380094 block_no: 8649230 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 46038 time: 2023-04-15 07:19:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bfaef23ff1d8c458cb11e37d97b143f3fc9f6ffa1e6bb8614454c3d1b113bc1Block Operator
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