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 8691904 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 90849855 epoch_slot_no: 389055 block_no: 8691727 slot_leader_id: 7261263 size: 32807 time: 2023-04-25 09:49:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x130605ddf4eb0e9e790562edf09597a6e541ff2fc04a8202b849984cac0b6a68Block Operator
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