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 8687654 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 90763275 epoch_slot_no: 302475 block_no: 8687477 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 24500 time: 2023-04-24 09:46:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe82b1f07d99029149dfa38144fef6bb9e4974765ca2a59144bedc07a2ce680ecBlock Operator
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