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 8689093 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 90793139 epoch_slot_no: 332339 block_no: 8688916 slot_leader_id: 6456084 size: 4918 time: 2023-04-24 18:03:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73bd4069ece39adcb9c75b4039755e23bbf799623f36ea7d13dc47ae7400ce77Block Operator
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