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 8656724 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 90129161 epoch_slot_no: 100361 block_no: 8656547 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 38474 time: 2023-04-17 01:37:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8cae387dc07ddba4d9c1d2b24c83a6a55b245c1f520131a6e970590999b80c5Block Operator
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