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 8668629 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 90374866 epoch_slot_no: 346066 block_no: 8668452 slot_leader_id: 6964643 size: 17976 time: 2023-04-19 21:52:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x830e2e6da74c47239eb8c96219fa6cd95f5958f23851905ba3edac33a7271212Block Operator
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