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 8685274 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 90714770 epoch_slot_no: 253970 block_no: 8685097 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 21608 time: 2023-04-23 20:17:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d91eca54bf6fef70a2a60e282fe9f91ec25116c3036daf4a183505609482cd4Block Operator
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