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 8682558 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 90659692 epoch_slot_no: 198892 block_no: 8682381 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 40378 time: 2023-04-23 04:59:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeefcc0e15c0be558c7e2ed7f6ba2787dfce6fbab4a83f671c2a392f8569b0859Block Operator
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