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 8687681 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 90764146 epoch_slot_no: 303346 block_no: 8687504 slot_leader_id: 7729284 size: 47093 time: 2023-04-24 10:00:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f9bcef55ea445b389bc78e193002b5b6ae0d3e3416a0245136883a8d456ded3Block Operator
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