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 8686965 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 90749007 epoch_slot_no: 288207 block_no: 8686788 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 51143 time: 2023-04-24 05:48:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb90f42d4d8895ea42d41b12d31d10ea8b73eea408a8ffdbda4ac1a74549fbf3Block Operator
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