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 8684378 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 90695892 epoch_slot_no: 235092 block_no: 8684201 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 84799 time: 2023-04-23 15:03:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa30a21063fa7589e312511e9d1bd5b111e5db5e0b2b981c7129f40a46b17ba02Block Operator
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