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 8682744 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 90663583 epoch_slot_no: 202783 block_no: 8682567 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 4339 time: 2023-04-23 06:04:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba1ba7d2903d64c5ff4a13915770f0688f7eb54f9c3615d46d23ea17cea2fd0aBlock Operator
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