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 8678271 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 90570739 epoch_slot_no: 109939 block_no: 8678094 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 56916 time: 2023-04-22 04:17:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc5fe1ace806ca47f6302c73674f553f95e9811407ac442b95c02c7230166ee6Block Operator
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