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 8674306 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 90489230 epoch_slot_no: 28430 block_no: 8674129 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 49944 time: 2023-04-21 05:38:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02731e3c69a179d79c187c9ab0c2f771061f86ff4589d82d111e2dcc5c057f7dBlock Operator
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