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 8650965 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 90009734 epoch_slot_no: 412934 block_no: 8650788 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 13139 time: 2023-04-15 16:27:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd71c51f00fde8c7c4153679596da4367d5522d8a4ef9b2e336f7f6ff765efc8Block Operator
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