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 8684786 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 90704759 epoch_slot_no: 243959 block_no: 8684609 slot_leader_id: 4664808 size: 44594 time: 2023-04-23 17:30:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4efaaefbad7a37a4dd58a28afeaf69fd63097d30adb46a96ecdfba7eb46518baBlock Operator
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