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 8673053 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 90465505 epoch_slot_no: 4705 block_no: 8672876 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 86884 time: 2023-04-20 23:03:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x403bfbed8bb86a3f3f4cea20205aeedfe4f6bdfc6935b59237a6abc009e9bdb2Block Operator
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