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 8668129 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 90363337 epoch_slot_no: 334537 block_no: 8667952 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 3568 time: 2023-04-19 18:40:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42a0f82a544dfc268e1ca680aa234e1321052e3fa8c3bf5c94390530ea66df0dBlock Operator
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