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 8668743 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 90376983 epoch_slot_no: 348183 block_no: 8668566 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 29360 time: 2023-04-19 22:27:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe4a5465ec07a40eec6f5ba4c4f326f372d1dbf8b06ff06e32ab4aaa7126a86aBlock Operator
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