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 8656002 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 90113088 epoch_slot_no: 84288 block_no: 8655825 slot_leader_id: 8281579 size: 4877 time: 2023-04-16 21:09:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09f4dadac07c94ee8b279fa50daaeb85e2d565b8ed77ddf89cf9a9d227088bb4Block Operator
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