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 8663650 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 90272767 epoch_slot_no: 243967 block_no: 8663473 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 79649 time: 2023-04-18 17:30:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9ed26f5ee7b61bbd3ee10838ab3ff19cf75da0c33e06060ddda0b0053fbee9dBlock Operator
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