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 8672530 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 90454411 epoch_slot_no: 425611 block_no: 8672353 slot_leader_id: 5618759 size: 46157 time: 2023-04-20 19:58:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc88d65f9c0e3faab4f86af2f2f7b6148aca70d02203686f96dfcaaea82fabf1Block Operator
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