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 8687054 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 90750892 epoch_slot_no: 290092 block_no: 8686877 slot_leader_id: 8035709 size: 4514 time: 2023-04-24 06:19:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc157d66d68581bbd46602e3032eae8a39ecab6593052928ee40e1ef94c0b5369Block Operator
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