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 8649579 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 89980704 epoch_slot_no: 383904 block_no: 8649402 slot_leader_id: 5332010 size: 7993 time: 2023-04-15 08:23:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b5a88a4e5f42dc170b0a6f681d9877f86e43622d89abbdf8d2d73a77590acf6Block Operator
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