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 8667877 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 90357989 epoch_slot_no: 329189 block_no: 8667700 slot_leader_id: 4649134 size: 27291 time: 2023-04-19 17:11:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1b228877e5a3ffd9016b3fbe9deeb21f5247ed0ac3e32d9e818e70a5433af3dBlock Operator
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