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 8688226 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 90774966 epoch_slot_no: 314166 block_no: 8688049 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 17190 time: 2023-04-24 13:00:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb563dcb39a0282ef9f6fbb0ac8861a33aa812b4a1525b231b0d1fbfb252dcb45Block Operator
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