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 8693167 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 90877273 epoch_slot_no: 416473 block_no: 8692990 slot_leader_id: 5951789 size: 12964 time: 2023-04-25 17:26:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dd89ad6022e5e4833d06b7ee97d7b5b8403f32a38d0ee3a5a85806497e08721Block Operator
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