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 8657731 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 90150186 epoch_slot_no: 121386 block_no: 8657554 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 28773 time: 2023-04-17 07:27:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cc370c44286c1af6d4105d38ddc2e396f7a08e37230e16e57cf4ff08d643382Block Operator
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