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 8662843 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 90255920 epoch_slot_no: 227120 block_no: 8662666 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 14094 time: 2023-04-18 12:50:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4abd3131269e42af15739cfaf8ffab4db7e90df4cf26d861732199d392a23066Block Operator
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