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 8693368 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 90881098 epoch_slot_no: 420298 block_no: 8693191 slot_leader_id: 8632741 size: 88463 time: 2023-04-25 18:29:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1aaf5ecc307417e6880256021c022c80d4d9985a8fc310c5145c3ed6836818eBlock Operator
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