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 8657399 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 90143073 epoch_slot_no: 114273 block_no: 8657222 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 3227 time: 2023-04-17 05:29:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x926d6261e804c5fefec929cf9dede6622509a6265d4b91168ee7bbb32fae2060Block Operator
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