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 8683968 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 90687158 epoch_slot_no: 226358 block_no: 8683791 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 86557 time: 2023-04-23 12:37:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcde7185c22fbb10ed906a70ea13bb1037c72bae739752cac048823736c001981Block Operator
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