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 8659950 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 90196263 epoch_slot_no: 167463 block_no: 8659773 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 35125 time: 2023-04-17 20:15:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x438d828d574f1d64af6d8c854b75f11e98e77c2b23dde82ba7604dffbb56fd26Block Operator
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