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 8673380 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 90471866 epoch_slot_no: 11066 block_no: 8673203 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 10028 time: 2023-04-21 00:49:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d149a1333641c2e05bc049fa35b861451a56e2c9974d08905d031d3949c1b88Block Operator
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