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 8677739 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 90561045 epoch_slot_no: 100245 block_no: 8677562 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 44558 time: 2023-04-22 01:35:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b562b3078f68f205f75e532206df68bd789ddd5bbfee602275b6bbc1ca9c4beBlock Operator
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