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 8649886 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 89987098 epoch_slot_no: 390298 block_no: 8649709 slot_leader_id: 8577576 size: 3212 time: 2023-04-15 10:09:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd16723066abf196979825096d5974bcdd3ff325449990aec95be04438c41e28Block Operator
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