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 8693444 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 90882576 epoch_slot_no: 421776 block_no: 8693267 slot_leader_id: 7830339 size: 71562 time: 2023-04-25 18:54:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0501d48ef9a759cc49c935223050e901d876e0cad7d73657c596db6bd2d5aea6Block Operator
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