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 8657003 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 90135168 epoch_slot_no: 106368 block_no: 8656826 slot_leader_id: 4592345 size: 9427 time: 2023-04-17 03:17:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfc5b01442dde216a83deb5186f17870986aaebeb10349eebc4586859a6640a7Block Operator
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