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 8695467 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 90924673 epoch_slot_no: 31873 block_no: 8695290 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 12665 time: 2023-04-26 06:36:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e4e7581e9919c47e836ed72ba0a8cd206b29c43eb7a2fb2959ce5e01b27a0acBlock Operator
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