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 8677397 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 90554266 epoch_slot_no: 93466 block_no: 8677220 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 13961 time: 2023-04-21 23:42:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55df4795b2245eacbb7ce62b54929a7fed4df4fbd2213e8d6fb5837b2bc1d187Block Operator
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