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 8662312 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 90244237 epoch_slot_no: 215437 block_no: 8662135 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 5140 time: 2023-04-18 09:35:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93c50cfc6c98813fb68a908d4613f73de9d3f4b5c064313d797e2854227ceb7aBlock Operator
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