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 8678051 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 90566519 epoch_slot_no: 105719 block_no: 8677874 slot_leader_id: 5066920 size: 17144 time: 2023-04-22 03:06:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0833f91296302a15e10f245f65c8a875d275af0c9f95b0d845a7d798cd0c095Block Operator
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