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 8668253 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 90366160 epoch_slot_no: 337360 block_no: 8668076 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 27556 time: 2023-04-19 19:27:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73c16e4da7336b0af5f4a7e4faaba25eb51805299cc0f3d086ffbe35f173375dBlock Operator
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