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 8690919 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 90829687 epoch_slot_no: 368887 block_no: 8690742 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 86915 time: 2023-04-25 04:12:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc2868d803cc50d4f32b67be4e36c275f42d3c2c2d420d611bafd733971fcb67Block Operator
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