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 8656057 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 90114085 epoch_slot_no: 85285 block_no: 8655880 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 5771 time: 2023-04-16 21:26:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5380e4990fff308ab7f59770fec14e55afa98e05b1ccbe65f2fe853f57e0a4a3Block Operator
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