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 8692398 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 90860475 epoch_slot_no: 399675 block_no: 8692221 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 87590 time: 2023-04-25 12:46:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x606ddbdab4ff3913dde55d23f2ebb6d343e6f25cb926ffb1a895d6234114baedBlock Operator
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