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 8694886 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 90912765 epoch_slot_no: 19965 block_no: 8694709 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 51881 time: 2023-04-26 03:17:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x198dce93577f5e7cf5db66db46d7bbf1a39f39eb0a54f70c9625a5094f2ad6ddBlock Operator
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