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 8684610 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 90700875 epoch_slot_no: 240075 block_no: 8684433 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 45569 time: 2023-04-23 16:26:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0820c6ab215fc55e1182b154a5703fa15228307062e827ffc481895afa334e32Block Operator
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