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 8668614 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 90374397 epoch_slot_no: 345597 block_no: 8668437 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 60482 time: 2023-04-19 21:44:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cb86dcae6f0d560086cfc22898a28793f3fe7b8282725f0981bc026a17055c1Block Operator
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