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 8663440 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 90268207 epoch_slot_no: 239407 block_no: 8663263 slot_leader_id: 8484583 size: 28240 time: 2023-04-18 16:14:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86af3da95b63aaf9f42e6bff99b7221f8188f101657fda8764c3d3f299a92312Block Operator
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