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 8689836 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 90808230 epoch_slot_no: 347430 block_no: 8689659 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 31207 time: 2023-04-24 22:15:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x503c03b36fecf49170331cf4e1f2ab9b7078099b9a943cfba20a0121ec0ba0faBlock Operator
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