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 8679429 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 90594428 epoch_slot_no: 133628 block_no: 8679252 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 81720 time: 2023-04-22 10:51:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x464993148326d146eb6b278d1237819c5fe0ab585e8c6f6f43bfc56bf19aed75Block Operator
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