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 8678680 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 90579197 epoch_slot_no: 118397 block_no: 8678503 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 29993 time: 2023-04-22 06:38:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2a5b9da98d44efeafc8fe4e51d64a8d3b7712fd34e0a6a0654f30fcb4822b2bBlock Operator
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