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 8661621 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 90230228 epoch_slot_no: 201428 block_no: 8661444 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 14559 time: 2023-04-18 05:41:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb11698960b0d7c6ebdc862e15420cd5ca90cee511983493655113dedfb5354a0Block Operator
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