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 8651191 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 90014466 epoch_slot_no: 417666 block_no: 8651014 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 65445 time: 2023-04-15 17:45:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6815ddcd75250f806dd8c5e5147b88b9112a789f36c3e2449e2031e551126c96Block Operator
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