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 8676308 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 90531600 epoch_slot_no: 70800 block_no: 8676131 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 37074 time: 2023-04-21 17:24:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7693370f06a05604f0a488eb88027f0d98c7cca4308bacb7b50039575cc8f19Block Operator
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