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 8669973 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 90401580 epoch_slot_no: 372780 block_no: 8669796 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 13257 time: 2023-04-20 05:17:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe78dcd37f343daddba44397c72329f21ba005d14ca4ded792590b2676a657b54Block Operator
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