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 8664123 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 90282050 epoch_slot_no: 253250 block_no: 8663946 slot_leader_id: 8484583 size: 24219 time: 2023-04-18 20:05:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61fd6955fcaef66ce62e3449d2dbd42171a0b3f3ac0e999c4184d96287f6dc31Block Operator
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