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 8659528 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 90187462 epoch_slot_no: 158662 block_no: 8659351 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 64451 time: 2023-04-17 17:49:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ee9bb3bbd430ce3f120ff0c3464b70845df3d7b06002f71bc928ada879e0f10Block Operator
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