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 8663617 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 90272042 epoch_slot_no: 243242 block_no: 8663440 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 37920 time: 2023-04-18 17:18:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13a067bb5e3bba18f43804aace8f7766377e741532817a42669e6646d4d5c52dBlock Operator
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