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 8685390 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 90717240 epoch_slot_no: 256440 block_no: 8685213 slot_leader_id: 8484595 size: 14425 time: 2023-04-23 20:58:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf92bf304c42f52e8c2215c9f7d224838c652fc604dd3a6a36c567d389ddc8c91Block Operator
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