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 8672718 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 90457996 epoch_slot_no: 429196 block_no: 8672541 slot_leader_id: 4601213 size: 48358 time: 2023-04-20 20:58:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3840d1be9b2af83f6c6448b514876170e5f0cacda39aab69dc06b7ae15d0a26Block Operator
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