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 8686242 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 90733968 epoch_slot_no: 273168 block_no: 8686065 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 81673 time: 2023-04-24 01:37:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf604b780cb3c1c9d967de48e48b8d2be92a320713f9f7c22bdae528c497c8844Block Operator
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