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 8656858 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 90132042 epoch_slot_no: 103242 block_no: 8656681 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 55639 time: 2023-04-17 02:25:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2645172893547dc9ee948faea360fe004323933df04c48b9c63cc7ef24e2561Block Operator
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