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 8688212 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 90774785 epoch_slot_no: 313985 block_no: 8688035 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 14932 time: 2023-04-24 12:57:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4725d41b235902cb29ddf991abbb632681f19ca34d5b2f9d94ff75f838052293Block Operator
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