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 8657828 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 90152114 epoch_slot_no: 123314 block_no: 8657651 slot_leader_id: 8164082 size: 10732 time: 2023-04-17 08:00:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf72d1df55d38d9fc4a336f1d53d6083ba5ca31531f1409c1242b0c99528b9fbdBlock Operator
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