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 8662854 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 90256093 epoch_slot_no: 227293 block_no: 8662677 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 13415 time: 2023-04-18 12:53:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84d3517fac642583c5bb6d9349df9e2ba080cb265d4580696654f3415c527b8aBlock Operator
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