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 8691961 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 90851137 epoch_slot_no: 390337 block_no: 8691784 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 88548 time: 2023-04-25 10:10:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dafbd17a16d4986ae2f3f567e8ef2ac1162d79752e18c5f0bcc515ad84832abBlock Operator
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