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 8685273 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 90714755 epoch_slot_no: 253955 block_no: 8685096 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 15504 time: 2023-04-23 20:17:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27f2115bc4fec4d240b4cb25db3bcf9d8246588ad80f3fc40e3cff3e00ed5188Block Operator
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