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 8694196 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 90897877 epoch_slot_no: 5077 block_no: 8694019 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 79571 time: 2023-04-25 23:09:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc9dc1cfc7bc9aa8dc66780ec82a0c8890ac556ff694c7f749d1522b1f271f8fBlock Operator
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