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 8683346 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 90675706 epoch_slot_no: 214906 block_no: 8683169 slot_leader_id: 8552053 size: 4503 time: 2023-04-23 09:26:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c9cede171bf6ce6e648dce8e5bf03ba08664115c58b4514bb4de6362e32ce6bBlock Operator
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