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 8676393 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 90533475 epoch_slot_no: 72675 block_no: 8676216 slot_leader_id: 5982558 size: 85746 time: 2023-04-21 17:56:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x678101a62f60822a53f0c334e612d83ce0c83e6c769836b1d4acd8193cb01e86Block Operator
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