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 8679545 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 90597284 epoch_slot_no: 136484 block_no: 8679368 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 35230 time: 2023-04-22 11:39:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f6c250cc75dd2b8ac24cd3eb316b21a348778742e259a4cb6197f32be5f6382Block Operator
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