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 8661956 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 90237687 epoch_slot_no: 208887 block_no: 8661779 slot_leader_id: 7006855 size: 23357 time: 2023-04-18 07:46:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0d85fdb162214fe2988a168cbae6c7ea4befa48c374c0bf91bd8f677d52f514Block Operator
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