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 8673366 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 90471552 epoch_slot_no: 10752 block_no: 8673189 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 62809 time: 2023-04-21 00:44:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16c609c794901143d0ebacdf3d6b695515e1a12bb44a630a0142622fbcbf0b36Block Operator
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