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 8683163 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 90672112 epoch_slot_no: 211312 block_no: 8682986 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 45584 time: 2023-04-23 08:26:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63abf1032119a23e46dc183d6a341b2e8a5f6d80ead55a8ed4ca270891ae2862Block Operator
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