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 8656371 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 90121038 epoch_slot_no: 92238 block_no: 8656194 slot_leader_id: 4569152 size: 23770 time: 2023-04-16 23:22:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c029cf2149e46eabbe82d4e63ec80aba3aca131e5906da975641165db9b010aBlock Operator
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