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 8677552 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 90556982 epoch_slot_no: 96182 block_no: 8677375 slot_leader_id: 4575720 size: 73519 time: 2023-04-22 00:27:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x206cae9f0fbcb8414a05b111d1b241961d68019946bd5ca653cffb19cada5146Block Operator
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