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 8659222 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 90181010 epoch_slot_no: 152210 block_no: 8659045 slot_leader_id: 4558344 size: 5386 time: 2023-04-17 16:01:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffc2d0773be139ed441ba1b6e36f5ac959d0e1cde078f8311b2a9a700ace5bb9Block Operator
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