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 8694270 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 90899329 epoch_slot_no: 6529 block_no: 8694093 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 81292 time: 2023-04-25 23:33:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed1261d65dad3ed688981c6e028c84bfb0cd3acfdf391286d64d898b0c8785ddBlock Operator
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