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 8656142 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 90115904 epoch_slot_no: 87104 block_no: 8655965 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 83964 time: 2023-04-16 21:56:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c782f3b5d78a7c1a1a35af3147c529c6e02a4dff3e60d33a119fd66143c1d9fBlock Operator
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