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 8676542 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 90536102 epoch_slot_no: 75302 block_no: 8676365 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 62998 time: 2023-04-21 18:39:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaca4c233859cd13f2dcf60d7f2e1352226003aa5c1addcfae95bf1d32f26620fBlock Operator
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