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 8651887 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 90028605 epoch_slot_no: 431805 block_no: 8651710 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 65043 time: 2023-04-15 21:41:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21c5a0621a4cfc5eb22a07b0aa8d3df6b56abe25f07e196e07e7c3bd9efbd1e4Block Operator
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