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 8659921 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 90195440 epoch_slot_no: 166640 block_no: 8659744 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 43250 time: 2023-04-17 20:02:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5fec6ebd73a4e2ae6cf5ac79e453bc6eacc12b2498ec0acc45d0d120d8ffd11Block Operator
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