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 8683347 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 90675723 epoch_slot_no: 214923 block_no: 8683170 slot_leader_id: 5066575 size: 26482 time: 2023-04-23 09:26:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae3d81b8ac9ebb0df08f86854ce91712ccbc5904b70f047d2de3b7e3b251fbdaBlock Operator
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