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 8677013 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 90546245 epoch_slot_no: 85445 block_no: 8676836 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 79702 time: 2023-04-21 21:28:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc71eafc304d8b103bf1a7bd4aeffe4cf8836eede042bd4b0d8791d11d69f727fBlock Operator
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