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 8662778 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 90254591 epoch_slot_no: 225791 block_no: 8662601 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 48432 time: 2023-04-18 12:28:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13f2cba5bb2ee5850f0818ade5c6bb7a68eb3ac570a83dd922f65b8044dc2fedBlock Operator
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