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 8668272 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 90366580 epoch_slot_no: 337780 block_no: 8668095 slot_leader_id: 6721578 size: 85035 time: 2023-04-19 19:34:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x184ff2406e003715566bdbc3916d28e66f47162282a16bf5d53c3401530366cfBlock Operator
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