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 8678318 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 90571748 epoch_slot_no: 110948 block_no: 8678141 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 33226 time: 2023-04-22 04:33:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfc4110498a2ece4c7f6905197fca3cf06dc7be7fcbb1e55029b97d4831f463fBlock Operator
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