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 8679476 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 90595589 epoch_slot_no: 134789 block_no: 8679299 slot_leader_id: 6603862 size: 78550 time: 2023-04-22 11:11:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4237247606572cab3c2a62f38543408010190a3c56be7ad6cbe19b027e447d8Block Operator
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