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 8680309 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 90613205 epoch_slot_no: 152405 block_no: 8680132 slot_leader_id: 4656960 size: 61879 time: 2023-04-22 16:04:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12e14bb3f09daddd7b866ca74d9eab4310db7fdc1bc8f899de128eabb619c464Block Operator
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