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 8664175 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 90282891 epoch_slot_no: 254091 block_no: 8663998 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 5417 time: 2023-04-18 20:19:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98b49303a0d226c434603d792a5434330199a86e07ace7da0f2cdad47b03ea90Block Operator
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