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 8652619 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 90043847 epoch_slot_no: 15047 block_no: 8652442 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 36401 time: 2023-04-16 01:55:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1afb3ae91962e34dca56ab2538e64f8fdbe6e496ed4f21a423f2e5acdb224674Block Operator
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