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 8683695 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 90682602 epoch_slot_no: 221802 block_no: 8683518 slot_leader_id: 6354417 size: 80563 time: 2023-04-23 11:21:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08bfcf5c6d73c2a74b8a2594822759ff7ef12652ed99781048706f6c4e616e8aBlock Operator
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