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 8672494 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 90453785 epoch_slot_no: 424985 block_no: 8672317 slot_leader_id: 8068936 size: 40624 time: 2023-04-20 19:47:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad07681561eaa84e307507cb49f4453ea38493cc46b0913724b3f298fd99496dBlock Operator
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