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 8681977 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 90647089 epoch_slot_no: 186289 block_no: 8681800 slot_leader_id: 5443729 size: 17267 time: 2023-04-23 01:29:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47dcbfe670958222e29348ad8eb9d952a0bda5f2f7de3b0eaad3f4fdb8858882Block Operator
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