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 8666526 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 90330999 epoch_slot_no: 302199 block_no: 8666349 slot_leader_id: 7645970 size: 4487 time: 2023-04-19 09:41:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x683d157091a4eba96961413a1f95ff369ee4c01aaeb3d5d0a44e6290cec1e2dfBlock Operator
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