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 8686690 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 90743385 epoch_slot_no: 282585 block_no: 8686513 slot_leader_id: 5590438 size: 11399 time: 2023-04-24 04:14:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3a148457c42947e5012e93fd02b6fc787c78facafe9997a936683a9e590e1faBlock Operator
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