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 8661754 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 90233443 epoch_slot_no: 204643 block_no: 8661577 slot_leader_id: 4569206 size: 13816 time: 2023-04-18 06:35:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x973e899e4245ef4faefc83ef659e9fef6b5c3fa018cad9b0805d2218894a2c95Block Operator
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