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 8693766 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 90888464 epoch_slot_no: 427664 block_no: 8693589 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 66289 time: 2023-04-25 20:32:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x403999471963f35431ea1cd301337878ff59c26860208537e392f7258f5a651bBlock Operator
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