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 8679557 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 90597546 epoch_slot_no: 136746 block_no: 8679380 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 30655 time: 2023-04-22 11:43:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x209ec6c06e6079542c4b81e00d02d1cc9c284b08f43757bce56f57f7cd461c88Block Operator
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