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 8663431 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 90268028 epoch_slot_no: 239228 block_no: 8663254 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 88071 time: 2023-04-18 16:11:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23c8f365549ba4800c13e99071cdc73cf65dff1b58885869397cb3a816e033ecBlock Operator
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