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 8663578 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 90271146 epoch_slot_no: 242346 block_no: 8663401 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 85818 time: 2023-04-18 17:03:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30f4902749cf2325fe83d0f0964cba1c8885adfb7df1706d3e3ebb0ae54ec103Block Operator
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