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 8686805 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 90745671 epoch_slot_no: 284871 block_no: 8686628 slot_leader_id: 8504141 size: 58631 time: 2023-04-24 04:52:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe24fde45ddfcdea6fae10e5b7c5d9d09b6f71f19ab137bfe7677c30b917a0953Block Operator
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