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 8673011 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 90464362 epoch_slot_no: 3562 block_no: 8672834 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 79884 time: 2023-04-20 22:44:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe35f9e873a5d88f75046d8437d39117f8b4511b180dd9336878cc3d9fb778e85Block Operator
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