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 8658434 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 90164350 epoch_slot_no: 135550 block_no: 8658257 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 88080 time: 2023-04-17 11:24:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa355ac561f30970f5094df64d944a423e0beec174b2564ef0106a25cf88627eaBlock Operator
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