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 8670205 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 90406635 epoch_slot_no: 377835 block_no: 8670028 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 1270 time: 2023-04-20 06:42:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6adb6329c298035f6e7b89f2a5ac5a937e2a2b4c82ac70cc1e00e5d292105206Block Operator
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