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 8659949 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 90196241 epoch_slot_no: 167441 block_no: 8659772 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 49468 time: 2023-04-17 20:15:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40e72b20891a131de429c899a0d2ac3253948aa0076a705b31d55e6cb9d0b0e5Block Operator
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