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 8678773 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 90581387 epoch_slot_no: 120587 block_no: 8678596 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 8900 time: 2023-04-22 07:14:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0269c7a85992c840bfa6849186fa5b20240f2a2cf9adfc71305f5486ec9776baBlock Operator
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