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 8658874 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 90173747 epoch_slot_no: 144947 block_no: 8658697 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 26663 time: 2023-04-17 14:00:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92364703aec4ee8ac540b251e661a28db9684ae303d562a03cef9904290e1903Block Operator
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