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 8663299 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 90264906 epoch_slot_no: 236106 block_no: 8663122 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 43417 time: 2023-04-18 15:19:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67f83860dc02a86b32aab815bc7c130305cd55441d7e6eef8dc89fabba228aefBlock Operator
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