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 8669706 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 90396507 epoch_slot_no: 367707 block_no: 8669529 slot_leader_id: 8598889 size: 31218 time: 2023-04-20 03:53:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16e4254d171586f662f16632ae615916aaef450b334e4c5c433862c48391417aBlock Operator
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