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 8670157 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 90405689 epoch_slot_no: 376889 block_no: 8669980 slot_leader_id: 7903459 size: 29707 time: 2023-04-20 06:26:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc82a1c2999d322319a55f451d8e51ca5d72b1f1170b00e882bc2e69409542c40Block Operator
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