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 8686590 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 90741115 epoch_slot_no: 280315 block_no: 8686413 slot_leader_id: 4707746 size: 88812 time: 2023-04-24 03:36:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fe37776b8173ccf9d297a3be2f8975af2907bf922ba1f571df20c6af0f18e9aBlock Operator
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