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 8664978 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 90299555 epoch_slot_no: 270755 block_no: 8664801 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 63149 time: 2023-04-19 00:57:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x839621ef717532469ffd41d0493d0dbc74047e63a5a073ec0183486b95d822acBlock Operator
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