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 8684907 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 90706859 epoch_slot_no: 246059 block_no: 8684730 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 26738 time: 2023-04-23 18:05:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd875b19c720c692603508adc433725bfe68c4c56726784b63efba614a73aafdBlock Operator
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