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 8668686 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 90375841 epoch_slot_no: 347041 block_no: 8668509 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 11240 time: 2023-04-19 22:08:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e512f4393fed88dd825f9fd74c5f59d945a992822703cebf83ad5d79ca1052bBlock Operator
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