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 8666721 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 90334916 epoch_slot_no: 306116 block_no: 8666544 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 20532 time: 2023-04-19 10:46:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60b41ec86789c74a373ffd570e9a960b5090a96e258b756c927a2938d64a7aaeBlock Operator
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