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 8668263 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 90366399 epoch_slot_no: 337599 block_no: 8668086 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 14346 time: 2023-04-19 19:31:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x483956feca4912896b4fd56b203b03745f9ec09f563e2b3383c00cc187d1637aBlock Operator
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