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 8666456 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 90329560 epoch_slot_no: 300760 block_no: 8666279 slot_leader_id: 8281579 size: 50558 time: 2023-04-19 09:17:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x936993a8198792c6ed365876c9d1aff3df9b2f2385e65d7af30be675b926238fBlock Operator
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