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 8665278 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 90305890 epoch_slot_no: 277090 block_no: 8665101 slot_leader_id: 5638717 size: 7321 time: 2023-04-19 02:43:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc56a82bfdf24e066a049219f3b69f6b6d3927aada414e741da2e8c2e214321a3Block Operator
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