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 8685240 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 90714080 epoch_slot_no: 253280 block_no: 8685063 slot_leader_id: 5980408 size: 43622 time: 2023-04-23 20:06:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a34a307a0c63fbf874a7e59abc274b726b2d9e86dc9f7e3e20ed155d791a585Block Operator
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