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 8676898 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 90544036 epoch_slot_no: 83236 block_no: 8676721 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 22114 time: 2023-04-21 20:52:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafbf243ff4bc5f44597c480b15f461e1ff431834165a7c53c27f200b8ccce9aaBlock Operator
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