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 8688605 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 90783200 epoch_slot_no: 322400 block_no: 8688428 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 88817 time: 2023-04-24 15:18:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0eb5fb8a320816abe84ea5291b036b38c355f06509c0da2291ebd81fff0e393Block Operator
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