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 8675282 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 90509601 epoch_slot_no: 48801 block_no: 8675105 slot_leader_id: 8504141 size: 21435 time: 2023-04-21 11:18:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec2cc98843893428767c0c2cf4378a5ce18239fe5bd604f0f2bd275169b1dab3Block Operator
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