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 8681045 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 90628592 epoch_slot_no: 167792 block_no: 8680868 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 12849 time: 2023-04-22 20:21:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34093485057bafea83da909d779515a13a7f345ba25a62d4e905e5a70c9bb0edBlock Operator
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