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 8681055 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 90628693 epoch_slot_no: 167893 block_no: 8680878 slot_leader_id: 6802893 size: 21914 time: 2023-04-22 20:23:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x891ee49d4819823ff22ac8e583ef2451a9ac51f0c37c1e6ed72f2c2b4ddaff95Block Operator
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