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 8683162 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 90672062 epoch_slot_no: 211262 block_no: 8682985 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 33360 time: 2023-04-23 08:25:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb0a5401ae9444a230fc2dd0399f0126ff23fea7a790ee117bd57d7fcea3b38fBlock Operator
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