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 8667140 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 90343191 epoch_slot_no: 314391 block_no: 8666963 slot_leader_id: 4556282 size: 20104 time: 2023-04-19 13:04:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a71c3a51876660a58aa5611ee0e1905f2ed2c48ce4b2920585332008f047d15Block Operator
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