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 8694286 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 90899580 epoch_slot_no: 6780 block_no: 8694109 slot_leader_id: 5094299 size: 86031 time: 2023-04-25 23:37:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x585afe949dd02713fb49d32bc1fef28b274e62f3da0f57d83c2f18165118e943Block Operator
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