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 8665497 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 90309830 epoch_slot_no: 281030 block_no: 8665320 slot_leader_id: 8665497 size: 5431 time: 2023-04-19 03:48:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3fbf921ffd52c23677c7d946473c63d413cafa23c0a943f4813c5f51f0864a0Block Operator
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