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 8665876 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 90317394 epoch_slot_no: 288594 block_no: 8665699 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 23213 time: 2023-04-19 05:54:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x654e82a65afdd76af45a6345946326a74862de4bf2ea6e00bf3798b23e59cbedBlock Operator
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