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 8659958 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 90196378 epoch_slot_no: 167578 block_no: 8659781 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 15853 time: 2023-04-17 20:17:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe54510463583e3e6e08500ad20104fa4e7b8b8f573791c80f5681cdd54bfd0f5Block Operator
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