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 8694353 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 90901073 epoch_slot_no: 8273 block_no: 8694176 slot_leader_id: 4566758 size: 84637 time: 2023-04-26 00:02:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65d73ea089364260e605393f96fb8f438db9d3074c9f4caa0dbb44fbb90db826Block Operator
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