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 8650070 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 89990842 epoch_slot_no: 394042 block_no: 8649893 slot_leader_id: 6427061 size: 39457 time: 2023-04-15 11:12:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x195075670fd26749dcc34426a3e5c4f126ba9b8ff9ebe6e47b12c8d29e58c6a1Block Operator
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