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 8673960 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 90482973 epoch_slot_no: 22173 block_no: 8673783 slot_leader_id: 5691591 size: 82612 time: 2023-04-21 03:54:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56353dd76e192623591227883ec2928a1cc152577848d7060ea13d8d60536ecbBlock Operator
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