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 8651854 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 90027966 epoch_slot_no: 431166 block_no: 8651677 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 13932 time: 2023-04-15 21:30:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4aaf36e30d6aafb3ae39d208b572677740d061ad14c8f666b9cc477a1ca27daBlock Operator
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