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 8680842 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 90624409 epoch_slot_no: 163609 block_no: 8680665 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 6648 time: 2023-04-22 19:11:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dd21ecce9848723f150b687086ed3b757c35e1fddc3e0a8efa065a108540ca7Block Operator
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