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 8678226 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 90569871 epoch_slot_no: 109071 block_no: 8678049 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 20367 time: 2023-04-22 04:02:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2695cab046f2ee0b4c79ab141d411fe280eb18f933c97da8b3e2e48a247086bBlock Operator
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