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 8680608 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 90619637 epoch_slot_no: 158837 block_no: 8680431 slot_leader_id: 6765764 size: 67249 time: 2023-04-22 17:52:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb53a215fa16558c6758c0f57aaefa49c1c853a133d5e34627f943e729a3bcc09Block Operator
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