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 8687327 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 90756317 epoch_slot_no: 295517 block_no: 8687150 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 4175 time: 2023-04-24 07:50:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x383c40926d54fac5255ab7a19260a99b21424c94458aa373f0b27c100abd2fb4Block Operator
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