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 8686866 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 90747041 epoch_slot_no: 286241 block_no: 8686689 slot_leader_id: 6971042 size: 7102 time: 2023-04-24 05:15:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb0fe35b70e2a3ab3751d7b69c51a748c9ddaf70bd29e1dd3d567ea37dea5988Block Operator
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