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 8650254 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 89994457 epoch_slot_no: 397657 block_no: 8650077 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 11266 time: 2023-04-15 12:12:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe01720960466bdd7ad73282550f76d03fc83022650ac1eae3edd105d97ec2054Block Operator
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