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 8676030 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 90525118 epoch_slot_no: 64318 block_no: 8675853 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 86212 time: 2023-04-21 15:36:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e39d38149c0161ab27276bd9533d6c5f5cdd1a481cd5500106e40a122976c7dBlock Operator
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