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 8683614 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 90680668 epoch_slot_no: 219868 block_no: 8683437 slot_leader_id: 7148917 size: 20411 time: 2023-04-23 10:49:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78393a6acfdaa889366aed4b13e248423ba3067cc2f1aa21ad4fa2b87cbd7a9fBlock Operator
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