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 8657426 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 90143864 epoch_slot_no: 115064 block_no: 8657249 slot_leader_id: 7750739 size: 26397 time: 2023-04-17 05:42:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b7818f3c75aee98057bbe2969eb4b3bd3679f6b28e57ecc2b38b57c3b97bfc8Block Operator
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