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 8674979 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 90503694 epoch_slot_no: 42894 block_no: 8674802 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 15034 time: 2023-04-21 09:39:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ad21de985e89a5e78a1cbcd1eda7686e6538ddd893cdf8574d419f79da99a88Block Operator
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