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 8676715 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 90540042 epoch_slot_no: 79242 block_no: 8676538 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 42793 time: 2023-04-21 19:45:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d7e460accd429f4f6c0fac38f56b15cb4ab03cb2558c8853431d111fb7795c4Block Operator
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