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 8688478 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 90780315 epoch_slot_no: 319515 block_no: 8688301 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 82873 time: 2023-04-24 14:30:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06d07d09744348918657990896509b1157cfb7d2ead9646f85ee95b6900be1d2Block Operator
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