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 8667197 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 90344154 epoch_slot_no: 315354 block_no: 8667020 slot_leader_id: 5929699 size: 30989 time: 2023-04-19 13:20:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e3f9a530681b1ffe7070a9a71352aa111f8047abb917d0ff7f2f9ceae3dd15fBlock Operator
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