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 8663004 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 90259314 epoch_slot_no: 230514 block_no: 8662827 slot_leader_id: 8590036 size: 32204 time: 2023-04-18 13:46:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6da84b91530c285a19f0bbcef0b6e7d53d1e527c1f9d09c3e825522f30a185d9Block Operator
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