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 8676372 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 90533078 epoch_slot_no: 72278 block_no: 8676195 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 40236 time: 2023-04-21 17:49:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ab17df29b49c758b918750a10213b0b788a1119b0f0f42824d237d4f1cafa9aBlock Operator
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