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 8696290 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 90942549 epoch_slot_no: 49749 block_no: 8696113 slot_leader_id: 7442357 size: 7622 time: 2023-04-26 11:34:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e52d73e1e58216c0992b50abf3fe59e3de0b9cb89af046d954c9bf46e0d10e8Block Operator
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