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 8689072 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 90792728 epoch_slot_no: 331928 block_no: 8688895 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 22161 time: 2023-04-24 17:56:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cc4e7c16db7e0e21b6a7125f597bed5b55dcc2b48385ca384a8ae204ebaa0d1Block Operator
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