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 8671807 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 90439913 epoch_slot_no: 411113 block_no: 8671630 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 83720 time: 2023-04-20 15:56:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ab859f74a240251af707fe4aad2cde6529dbfcdf4817db94c3e5543e6547f8cBlock Operator
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