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 8676116 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 90527155 epoch_slot_no: 66355 block_no: 8675939 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 85626 time: 2023-04-21 16:10:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c83c651f77855f4a8dba1e5d3e43b0a693ab2e979b32bcd37e5c8d5083bcf12Block Operator
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