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 8692909 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 90871830 epoch_slot_no: 411030 block_no: 8692732 slot_leader_id: 8486942 size: 69543 time: 2023-04-25 15:55:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c1b8abc878e2d897356b17f399de533dab18b0de1e188340431d4f2a47937b1Block Operator
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