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 8669693 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 90396276 epoch_slot_no: 367476 block_no: 8669516 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 64659 time: 2023-04-20 03:49:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e91934ea04857396f7edef97c11cc47135d7dbb858999d554b4043f0e7bec91Block Operator
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