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 8669987 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 90401791 epoch_slot_no: 372991 block_no: 8669810 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 58296 time: 2023-04-20 05:21:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4002f6311dc7d0ccadd463af4956305b1fd7f9c6cf193ea665daf0f25fd5f5efBlock Operator
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