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 8662863 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 90256231 epoch_slot_no: 227431 block_no: 8662686 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 33026 time: 2023-04-18 12:55:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa0a27a325b34d7dbd64a4302f79c5b3218c5593cf8740f153e166d938920cfcBlock Operator
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