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 8684653 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 90701775 epoch_slot_no: 240975 block_no: 8684476 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 14606 time: 2023-04-23 16:41:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa90733b3ecca6874537d5d36a6fa466b67cd36c2785b774837a012895fe10df8Block Operator
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