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 8656208 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 90117387 epoch_slot_no: 88587 block_no: 8656031 slot_leader_id: 7729284 size: 88828 time: 2023-04-16 22:21:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde6d18f0631f3a831da549629113c00d93b87dc9045c8647a8f43f984158c150Block Operator
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