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 8691663 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 90844650 epoch_slot_no: 383850 block_no: 8691486 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 77762 time: 2023-04-25 08:22:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d498047aab60a5939df9d87f01e15b09562a4b3781829642c98222c662d0524Block Operator
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