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 8678574 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 90577003 epoch_slot_no: 116203 block_no: 8678397 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 46373 time: 2023-04-22 06:01:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41f24ab5be063728badaeb26b984ee18ded0e9fdb625ba56c89703b044a7ea3fBlock Operator
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