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 8694072 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 90895473 epoch_slot_no: 2673 block_no: 8693895 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 88817 time: 2023-04-25 22:29:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89ab41dd68c3be7b0b511e633cfa90f4621fdea5ceb7df8773effc4c7ed68802Block Operator
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