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 8695346 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 90921921 epoch_slot_no: 29121 block_no: 8695169 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 9769 time: 2023-04-26 05:50:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebd7c45bc1a1291356cf3e8992fda35b2754d3a4a7dc783b87a19c458134da7dBlock Operator
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