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 8687011 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 90750054 epoch_slot_no: 289254 block_no: 8686834 slot_leader_id: 8632741 size: 46424 time: 2023-04-24 06:05:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc22b05b1e6b1fd830dfa30d79818e5d5e0b804203a3dcc6c288f711354fa46faBlock Operator
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