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 8675757 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 90519446 epoch_slot_no: 58646 block_no: 8675580 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 26240 time: 2023-04-21 14:02:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7977e7bd4033cb7aea9c385d5feef438d3a9efbf538bd4cd7228ea33b25845bBlock Operator
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