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 8653470 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 90061474 epoch_slot_no: 32674 block_no: 8653293 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 21858 time: 2023-04-16 06:49:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacfc7d84cc4f9cdbb0400ee234898dc2a7a59e9159204e87cde7d29baffbbffcBlock Operator
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