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 8651614 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 90023101 epoch_slot_no: 426301 block_no: 8651437 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 86266 time: 2023-04-15 20:09:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99225229eba0a3ceb1e82991b3187e733922c512f0eeef77e0ebae1e30b6c16dBlock Operator
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