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 8668339 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 90368116 epoch_slot_no: 339316 block_no: 8668162 slot_leader_id: 8552053 size: 36353 time: 2023-04-19 20:00:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf5902001ba7024b07c999421804a77b6bf7858c2298e7ead1c5732a6697bcc7Block Operator
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