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 8686863 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 90747026 epoch_slot_no: 286226 block_no: 8686686 slot_leader_id: 7376318 size: 11859 time: 2023-04-24 05:15:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb623de9a0bcae7f2532250d5b4f505eb2e63dc0518f2a8e5fec741f710202a30Block Operator
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