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 8679616 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 90598543 epoch_slot_no: 137743 block_no: 8679439 slot_leader_id: 8552053 size: 5666 time: 2023-04-22 12:00:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf08db8228b96839c93a7c446a56e6dcb2be61b346d03953104b3b69e8491ec3cBlock Operator
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