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 8658360 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 90162576 epoch_slot_no: 133776 block_no: 8658183 slot_leader_id: 6490923 size: 3909 time: 2023-04-17 10:54:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecacfb0cefc8ff9d4ad2f14779e9c45b953bcab7fb8c29d6b7b3f68311514f63Block Operator
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