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 8689386 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 90799142 epoch_slot_no: 338342 block_no: 8689209 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 76318 time: 2023-04-24 19:43:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x893c082da04a28f59a1d214e155716d43aab5b973195870820befbe8d3684c83Block Operator
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