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 8695062 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 90916236 epoch_slot_no: 23436 block_no: 8694885 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 52181 time: 2023-04-26 04:15:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc27d8d10325e3ac31fcc1c8ab691fe23ffe9535d5fd2f089a54ca2579e37409eBlock Operator
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