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 8659961 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 90196465 epoch_slot_no: 167665 block_no: 8659784 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 53838 time: 2023-04-17 20:19:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f45bf0420e5c0cdd2661a9ed3c9f4e61f52f62df04310f0ba7c60937e8a446eBlock Operator
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