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 8659402 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 90184631 epoch_slot_no: 155831 block_no: 8659225 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 3974 time: 2023-04-17 17:02:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb300bf0776ac7e6d85d7fd704f0228b99a1a056e8e1350f2886cf5a1bab74212Block Operator
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