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 8676498 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 90535128 epoch_slot_no: 74328 block_no: 8676321 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 10623 time: 2023-04-21 18:23:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a152c92a9a33242513f8842cbe581ddeb7da8c176628189cef9f4ea803d69e0Block Operator
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