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 8692578 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 90864893 epoch_slot_no: 404093 block_no: 8692401 slot_leader_id: 8192001 size: 88820 time: 2023-04-25 13:59:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35d6be0ea710e2cfb5a7decca7ef1dc423ba1cdb1354d9b10d0072842b4593c0Block Operator
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