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 8679586 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 90597963 epoch_slot_no: 137163 block_no: 8679409 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 26248 time: 2023-04-22 11:50:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5447e4d38e8857b663d185be914ae13d0ba58865dcb4ffdd9a68aa01c523cc1eBlock Operator
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