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 8680874 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 90625062 epoch_slot_no: 164262 block_no: 8680697 slot_leader_id: 4587628 size: 45401 time: 2023-04-22 19:22:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe79876c258bba5ffea3cefcc923525798afc420e34a01021ecc837bb9d5890d0Block Operator
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