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 8684174 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 90691782 epoch_slot_no: 230982 block_no: 8683997 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 36638 time: 2023-04-23 13:54:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0198becbd01c7b26b712bed99a6064236b84f576b2d2552c1870902b781a1888Block Operator
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