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 8684235 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 90693018 epoch_slot_no: 232218 block_no: 8684058 slot_leader_id: 8192027 size: 48294 time: 2023-04-23 14:15:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37214968845cc151c744984bd600c50d25a6bc2e191b805a769edd01c9031c53Block Operator
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