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 8671577 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 90435228 epoch_slot_no: 406428 block_no: 8671400 slot_leader_id: 7698755 size: 82700 time: 2023-04-20 14:38:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe97a64edc29c5a569d78979e8d12b49a8e087919dee7fc9efad0f920c3d48675Block Operator
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