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 8684649 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 90701655 epoch_slot_no: 240855 block_no: 8684472 slot_leader_id: 6564907 size: 42732 time: 2023-04-23 16:39:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x620386589404f5b5b8d00daff318c3f728bbd3d49425e5742609f9526db030e4Block Operator
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