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 8666837 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 90337090 epoch_slot_no: 308290 block_no: 8666660 slot_leader_id: 6765764 size: 11020 time: 2023-04-19 11:23:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x718c099fd9b631509e0f615803401f64b32cca87a39596fa711f49fc70f7e885Block Operator
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