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 8665299 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 90306528 epoch_slot_no: 277728 block_no: 8665122 slot_leader_id: 5110695 size: 66462 time: 2023-04-19 02:53:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b2617b33a8fe061d69966a0a0c83d21f9eddd14f68e8b8ff90d61dbd6fcbebaBlock Operator
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