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 8680285 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 90612736 epoch_slot_no: 151936 block_no: 8680108 slot_leader_id: 8598889 size: 3891 time: 2023-04-22 15:57:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc25d1084cd6217c9008d0e7f7b51606a97f00f5190451becc980c91422c7126eBlock Operator
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