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 8684782 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 90704702 epoch_slot_no: 243902 block_no: 8684605 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 83322 time: 2023-04-23 17:29:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9630af9321f9cfdbe89eb1609f55b96ed6ea57847fcfd7a9037c702b92dc398bBlock Operator
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