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 8693434 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 90882226 epoch_slot_no: 421426 block_no: 8693257 slot_leader_id: 8278394 size: 49932 time: 2023-04-25 18:48:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19a6f9f932e122daeb69401492c65f478d8d728de4ce546fdb17afa960e9f824Block Operator
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