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 8677183 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 90549631 epoch_slot_no: 88831 block_no: 8677006 slot_leader_id: 7534301 size: 78734 time: 2023-04-21 22:25:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2fddeadee6e542c3418e15a6aab99a5334206d5d213befb62f80417ef8ab301Block Operator
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