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 8686172 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 90732347 epoch_slot_no: 271547 block_no: 8685995 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 36485 time: 2023-04-24 01:10:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33b0c40191e05983ed5536b45cee987421ba413ffe2a14d275195e1ce6a6344eBlock Operator
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