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 8681602 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 90639720 epoch_slot_no: 178920 block_no: 8681425 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 14417 time: 2023-04-22 23:26:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9b7f9229c0520b278147a5b2c65ddcaaa4e4c5de19614141b0a84e4bafebca5Block Operator
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