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 8663646 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 90272557 epoch_slot_no: 243757 block_no: 8663469 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 14956 time: 2023-04-18 17:27:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8da4667d9618a91a896ad1f4d0ff6f5bb7e12b6ad42082124a6e822c8e63fe16Block Operator
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