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 8677601 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 90557862 epoch_slot_no: 97062 block_no: 8677424 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 30541 time: 2023-04-22 00:42:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72d05a42e301817fea7275f02b276c909384019e89824286858cc364fa975c09Block Operator
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