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 8678268 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 90570704 epoch_slot_no: 109904 block_no: 8678091 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 81561 time: 2023-04-22 04:16:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65910568afe67e3335f954fdaff09b2ef6044a820a558c4b31fdbc6a30ca0a8dBlock Operator
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