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 8667264 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 90345286 epoch_slot_no: 316486 block_no: 8667087 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 40927 time: 2023-04-19 13:39:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3054426353c167f3e735a5c0946fc6df61de13c54aca58cb255e987eab495046Block Operator
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