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 8688482 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 90780390 epoch_slot_no: 319590 block_no: 8688305 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 18503 time: 2023-04-24 14:31:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97e39554e70f836ecddcb08c244bf55f4ab7d53800dbf227164e6eb3b5f72ee8Block Operator
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