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 8681491 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 90637289 epoch_slot_no: 176489 block_no: 8681314 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 16129 time: 2023-04-22 22:46:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11202ad6eb4b17d0e5e75be5ba00a40929681221ff2034b3f58ce92dc300346aBlock Operator
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