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 8678659 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 90578834 epoch_slot_no: 118034 block_no: 8678482 slot_leader_id: 8590188 size: 57824 time: 2023-04-22 06:32:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac187cefadcf799ce9a2f1f7eded60b2b5919203ebc6ea3b17bb0d565b3db1a1Block Operator
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