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 8673264 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 90469695 epoch_slot_no: 8895 block_no: 8673087 slot_leader_id: 7442357 size: 86275 time: 2023-04-21 00:13:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x368c0b147f91cb0e55f6afcf1a39502e8b5158676549ed35554a82e78bbd8246Block Operator
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