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 8675858 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 90521527 epoch_slot_no: 60727 block_no: 8675681 slot_leader_id: 8552053 size: 22560 time: 2023-04-21 14:36:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b8463018d9a07647d9d6a845b0d86236249f9c1ecbd60cd2a4bd91c775dd08eBlock Operator
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