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 8680257 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 90612198 epoch_slot_no: 151398 block_no: 8680080 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 80730 time: 2023-04-22 15:48:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaac39e5e6b15cff7bfea8490e4831c752c726914abd95b55d948b5dbc51e7695Block Operator
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