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 8680344 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 90613878 epoch_slot_no: 153078 block_no: 8680167 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 39217 time: 2023-04-22 16:16:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x607688497f1cd5764dd8ca6fdeb9e136ebb18bc37ba63b9afcaba6a5c53c59c1Block Operator
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