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 8686660 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 90742611 epoch_slot_no: 281811 block_no: 8686483 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 22581 time: 2023-04-24 04:01:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x352de1563255bcd2cab9098996077e858965a7d4e0a757e0f5579eb3f36c9720Block Operator
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