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 8662145 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 90241355 epoch_slot_no: 212555 block_no: 8661968 slot_leader_id: 8504141 size: 20059 time: 2023-04-18 08:47:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6ece602238ecabcfd6b8a18b3e6fff123256137f3ead4148433b82bf9b4f5a2Block Operator
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