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 8690789 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 90827018 epoch_slot_no: 366218 block_no: 8690612 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 19802 time: 2023-04-25 03:28:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7afe37ab9d6c7bcd3c314fae4707c136aebae54287cca58729841580f47956d2Block Operator
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