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 8689165 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 90794590 epoch_slot_no: 333790 block_no: 8688988 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 86861 time: 2023-04-24 18:28:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x540fdcc53fa9938bf4aafed802ba57df1b8d4d8ec628e4e50a72397ba9cb07beBlock Operator
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