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 8660077 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 90198857 epoch_slot_no: 170057 block_no: 8659900 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 28056 time: 2023-04-17 20:59:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28c5552bf3449aad4b9f092fda50f88aeb91fe9a035902602293eb2cfc3cc08bBlock Operator
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