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 8671397 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 90430727 epoch_slot_no: 401927 block_no: 8671220 slot_leader_id: 5877616 size: 81015 time: 2023-04-20 13:23:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe144c16ab243021b136dac1c55f70a3b675311314076ac6991ec9ca0914e3e3aBlock Operator
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