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 8656279 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 90119183 epoch_slot_no: 90383 block_no: 8656102 slot_leader_id: 5723279 size: 88477 time: 2023-04-16 22:51:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5590a84dcbc0a843abced5bc848e7c9dbfa72acdc4c92023633ec1d5da38e6edBlock Operator
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