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 8684604 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 90700770 epoch_slot_no: 239970 block_no: 8684427 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 15515 time: 2023-04-23 16:24:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e975d11607ed7ba5cb74f399e166e6cc950d6473ffc000b359faa1a376c78b4Block Operator
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