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 8685171 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 90712399 epoch_slot_no: 251599 block_no: 8684994 slot_leader_id: 5873516 size: 3832 time: 2023-04-23 19:38:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc57366f7908718f575a003ec5fad329187b8f22fd485c2c56f958df271c1271Block Operator
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