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 8669212 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 90386088 epoch_slot_no: 357288 block_no: 8669035 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 25124 time: 2023-04-20 00:59:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2f31bfcbe48b382257d7e93f7f4b0b24a258829cd152e96aaae85d67a006bacBlock Operator
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