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 8658678 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 90169773 epoch_slot_no: 140973 block_no: 8658501 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 34760 time: 2023-04-17 12:54:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4da71d0ed987db078924bb549ac7700dd0293a8e6baf5d9bbb7a1156acac174Block Operator
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