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 8680284 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 90612734 epoch_slot_no: 151934 block_no: 8680107 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 49814 time: 2023-04-22 15:57:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x306f56c99b0322f3fe4bd02e18e56ec0e75ef9873bd5af9cc3513b4dd9256766Block Operator
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