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 8669182 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 90385569 epoch_slot_no: 356769 block_no: 8669005 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 7762 time: 2023-04-20 00:51:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c8421bd3b2cf3afb89c7908f6bb6954ccf90e8bfc20b411be3c42cf3ebc2a09Block Operator
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