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 8652371 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 90038465 epoch_slot_no: 9665 block_no: 8652194 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 12966 time: 2023-04-16 00:25:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x865ab26fd2fa82a172a9e85d8275891d9e0a4fce159a8e13c2f93bc683085945Block Operator
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