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 8652676 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 90044663 epoch_slot_no: 15863 block_no: 8652499 slot_leader_id: 5951088 size: 80400 time: 2023-04-16 02:09:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaed7a5b9e1905f0bf29c37ba02abf631b9e936cdf4d34eb6d183ca30298df9cBlock Operator
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