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 8671772 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 90439143 epoch_slot_no: 410343 block_no: 8671595 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 51349 time: 2023-04-20 15:43:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd78432c3458dda7c4e81fa301def56185b30e18cc79d6b45f4a650decf1096d6Block Operator
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