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 8693633 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 90886094 epoch_slot_no: 425294 block_no: 8693456 slot_leader_id: 6869882 size: 34491 time: 2023-04-25 19:53:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40d50c8bbf823656c037ff60699c9743f5e6e44722dbd2e02e569c63e9474874Block Operator
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