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 8683286 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 90674427 epoch_slot_no: 213627 block_no: 8683109 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 68987 time: 2023-04-23 09:05:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30aafd5debfb7cd51dd4662bf5e02c180555689a1439a31fa3611a8f1d9c2277Block Operator
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