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 8685113 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 90711248 epoch_slot_no: 250448 block_no: 8684936 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 33042 time: 2023-04-23 19:18:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x466b2da241e761e5c37f06e7e41f8c5c448c70856b878c21075e94288b6688a8Block Operator
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