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 8660528 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 90208103 epoch_slot_no: 179303 block_no: 8660351 slot_leader_id: 8633489 size: 1864 time: 2023-04-17 23:33:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb5b12c9ead31d2e899bd4444fe050526c6ab9d654761acebd436d73b409d382Block Operator
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