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 8672897 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 90461860 epoch_slot_no: 1060 block_no: 8672720 slot_leader_id: 4556282 size: 83630 time: 2023-04-20 22:02:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31857155eba7b8ea9ed1e7b95427ae979a67739be121654ac1bc73e950ead902Block Operator
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