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 8676804 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 90542171 epoch_slot_no: 81371 block_no: 8676627 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 22043 time: 2023-04-21 20:21:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d1af2bcf9ac04347f279f7d6603b8a0fc8212e441023331cd6e164b0e721f93Block Operator
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