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 8695692 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 90929683 epoch_slot_no: 36883 block_no: 8695515 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 69101 time: 2023-04-26 07:59:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4a66471aded9b6ae53db4d2a70ec96a751842d62ee639ccdb9a904c94a6e042Block Operator
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