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 8664598 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 90291059 epoch_slot_no: 262259 block_no: 8664421 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 52294 time: 2023-04-18 22:35:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce346c2ed6e254fa1c8b3f44e2b0e682ca0ab2c391fc3c82c798c3650103aa83Block Operator
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