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 8685317 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 90715730 epoch_slot_no: 254930 block_no: 8685140 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 20642 time: 2023-04-23 20:33:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa08224839ccd795f31c4e22ed7ae847defd7417c53c805631c5896968612cb33Block Operator
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