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 8684967 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 90708015 epoch_slot_no: 247215 block_no: 8684790 slot_leader_id: 5448557 size: 51638 time: 2023-04-23 18:25:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e0a1524458e2f96b121b9d9f606925e2c686ac3b395dcbde8928e2bb2a5bdfeBlock Operator
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