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 8658987 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 90176353 epoch_slot_no: 147553 block_no: 8658810 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 7067 time: 2023-04-17 14:44:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4997b7d37df0e274857bacb48a5bc48939a13345eb145840224a6498b8cd12fcBlock Operator
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