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 8658579 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 90167557 epoch_slot_no: 138757 block_no: 8658402 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 38465 time: 2023-04-17 12:17:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbed266a5acd3f2655aaff4f2890139f3875a2742cba2d5e42047038b6c7adc6cBlock Operator
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