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 8661969 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 90237956 epoch_slot_no: 209156 block_no: 8661792 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 21627 time: 2023-04-18 07:50:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42cb1c13db81e51e9e3feaad00f22e56fdb0698f589183ead2ffb94cfb794f3aBlock Operator
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