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 8662830 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 90255705 epoch_slot_no: 226905 block_no: 8662653 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 50497 time: 2023-04-18 12:46:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ae8b5f92ade990e017dd763b68e2db778ab94f864925cfd8ef84924c25a490aBlock Operator
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