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 8664216 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 90283837 epoch_slot_no: 255037 block_no: 8664039 slot_leader_id: 4559083 size: 8746 time: 2023-04-18 20:35:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x948ca1863ba903effc64881f75dd856f6a3d8cd4b9672d0a16644cecd974604dBlock Operator
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