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 8658855 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 90173475 epoch_slot_no: 144675 block_no: 8658678 slot_leader_id: 4649278 size: 79274 time: 2023-04-17 13:56:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c5fdbc97d02a6ef443bef61164e50bc178a670b87a457f5f3105fb3c102bbecBlock Operator
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