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 8663432 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 90268029 epoch_slot_no: 239229 block_no: 8663255 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 70826 time: 2023-04-18 16:12:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c6bad82820de5ab50d4be5238eba62a1fbe8558de07a9e7e03c4311d0ac54a0Block Operator
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