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 8678238 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 90570081 epoch_slot_no: 109281 block_no: 8678061 slot_leader_id: 4563376 size: 44007 time: 2023-04-22 04:06:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabdc3289b06c958c8c27d6ff4409035a1e722a608fe4d617abbb3e83de71295bBlock Operator
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