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 8695551 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 90926601 epoch_slot_no: 33801 block_no: 8695374 slot_leader_id: 7034455 size: 47377 time: 2023-04-26 07:08:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f339c80690f3bab416501ad34d913da7afc761a5164479d8e3a083a9de6ad56Block Operator
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