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 8663104 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 90261077 epoch_slot_no: 232277 block_no: 8662927 slot_leader_id: 6765764 size: 63054 time: 2023-04-18 14:16:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b2c941e476246238b1540dfaf86551558ade3128106049b093ff978b406dadeBlock Operator
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