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 8664402 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 90287252 epoch_slot_no: 258452 block_no: 8664225 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 13357 time: 2023-04-18 21:32:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x779771694cfbb61e4285295db6c86caba3444cebde2e9bed3788d5952d1c1d82Block Operator
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