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 8677554 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 90557003 epoch_slot_no: 96203 block_no: 8677377 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 17608 time: 2023-04-22 00:28:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd12a0ab591f7af855dc00fd899e659fed7f36227dfb049cc281b4bc4690dd88Block Operator
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