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 8671999 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 90444059 epoch_slot_no: 415259 block_no: 8671822 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 52429 time: 2023-04-20 17:05:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbef415cdadc97d3073d4acc8e04a3607a0929894e5c9b0a57ae65b0e37f2de61Block Operator
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