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 8692202 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 90856052 epoch_slot_no: 395252 block_no: 8692025 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 85585 time: 2023-04-25 11:32:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ed4182f9cecca0ebd26863a7dd19562d771e5f189b56675a91edc7d6e8ee03eBlock Operator
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