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 8686390 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 90736829 epoch_slot_no: 276029 block_no: 8686213 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 45741 time: 2023-04-24 02:25:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8c184794454a47c824e7db0eb5f4493267bbeba95a578504b265bde151c2207Block Operator
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