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 8651707 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 90024722 epoch_slot_no: 427922 block_no: 8651530 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 48874 time: 2023-04-15 20:36:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8aaac38d04724b880177d17c5326c7a4e80a8c385a8bef6cbb3c86ac365f5c64Block Operator
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