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 8677573 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 90557280 epoch_slot_no: 96480 block_no: 8677396 slot_leader_id: 4556309 size: 61636 time: 2023-04-22 00:32:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1adc99658aac8217acbf9c084ccd31f0246c5f2c767d2a938235b558c38552c0Block Operator
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