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 8679877 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 90604190 epoch_slot_no: 143390 block_no: 8679700 slot_leader_id: 8486942 size: 54003 time: 2023-04-22 13:34:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b6d157449c2dc35deecc76b36c91b6dd3eb8fc1160cda5bcc487272902bf51aBlock Operator
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