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 8685605 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 90721505 epoch_slot_no: 260705 block_no: 8685428 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 19599 time: 2023-04-23 22:09:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09ec16d18801c10df2b821c977360b942fd069639d98d687a0fafe9079c6183fBlock Operator
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