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 8661626 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 90230354 epoch_slot_no: 201554 block_no: 8661449 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 55748 time: 2023-04-18 05:44:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc47ac537a465f3a3001ee68d340882805288fc7d28adbc379eedab6303be8822Block Operator
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