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 8649440 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 89977645 epoch_slot_no: 380845 block_no: 8649263 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 18515 time: 2023-04-15 07:32:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77bc72cbf26a8b5d46faf22e857e825923a891638b664548c5eb329b9bd24216Block Operator
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