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 8696280 Details
Epoch: 408Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 90942352
epoch_slot_no: 49552
block_no: 8696103
slot_leader_id: 6447436
size: 13871
time: 2023-04-26 11:30:43
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbf6ef270131905adca2cffc1f736093f514ec0fdfe933f07d8e37ce6ee507816
Block Operator
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