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 8662163 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 90241634 epoch_slot_no: 212834 block_no: 8661986 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 5138 time: 2023-04-18 08:52:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12665b3338284d1f14d9099763ab70334225e1077d73384efe764eb4e9aa9416Block Operator
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