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 8659116 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 90178744 epoch_slot_no: 149944 block_no: 8658939 slot_leader_id: 4563288 size: 66642 time: 2023-04-17 15:23:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1ea5b0c6eca15f9f0064c94c7f550c14965b3e2c7efcd968f449df7c614606eBlock Operator
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