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 8667808 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 90356460 epoch_slot_no: 327660 block_no: 8667631 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 83381 time: 2023-04-19 16:45:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e9a532259b483525c4746444dc6e0583f1fb7256d4a081ac3df1561ac7a21baBlock Operator
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