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 8664239 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 90284311 epoch_slot_no: 255511 block_no: 8664062 slot_leader_id: 5064224 size: 62652 time: 2023-04-18 20:43:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62d7ace69bcd60307d8883cae3794c48dc2786aef120fde064fdfd7082139c00Block Operator
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