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 8668575 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 90373427 epoch_slot_no: 344627 block_no: 8668398 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 24543 time: 2023-04-19 21:28:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d223fb156baf8d6e236b09519e5f778e2c14047f1b7829e530a28ed124b5ccdBlock Operator
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