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 8670897 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 90420468 epoch_slot_no: 391668 block_no: 8670720 slot_leader_id: 8633489 size: 41079 time: 2023-04-20 10:32:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f09d92ed8800317da96d7ae684c63f952fc635546abf0b549dc866a7d455f69Block Operator
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