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 8662823 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 90255531 epoch_slot_no: 226731 block_no: 8662646 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 46012 time: 2023-04-18 12:43:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19e891f66b4ce8aeaf0ac9dbe07a187cf6adad217241045e1acb8289415634ccBlock Operator
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