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 8693385 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 90881367 epoch_slot_no: 420567 block_no: 8693208 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 7361 time: 2023-04-25 18:34:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4af64f5206f7dbb85684e4631f33f7fa0ec55a76673c09653d9e1f4fa6ca0a0aBlock Operator
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