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 8672697 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 90457571 epoch_slot_no: 428771 block_no: 8672520 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 70061 time: 2023-04-20 20:51:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x487c2ab6850d0c24395c131447e7262e9948eac7197dda25048476a28c85ef70Block Operator
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