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 8659586 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 90188739 epoch_slot_no: 159939 block_no: 8659409 slot_leader_id: 8484583 size: 47915 time: 2023-04-17 18:10:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2e8b366161eb1c067b8706f0c74e9f387294a8f4de27919771daa9cf8263ff7Block Operator
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