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 8650148 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 89992428 epoch_slot_no: 395628 block_no: 8649971 slot_leader_id: 7698755 size: 27588 time: 2023-04-15 11:38:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf16d9200a605357896844c3f26a5e268bbd07d69e1c2eefa9fe8b2f1cc38e82cBlock Operator
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