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 8657296 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 90141112 epoch_slot_no: 112312 block_no: 8657119 slot_leader_id: 5451841 size: 2851 time: 2023-04-17 04:56:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x624654297b46b07971c21f774588d044d8eed9dd88c0d3e13c71abfd58a404d0Block Operator
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