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 8696298 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 90942794 epoch_slot_no: 49994 block_no: 8696121 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 30891 time: 2023-04-26 11:38:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1a9efbb7b387f708b6b992a07b805505befae0fe0d2bb909ca5274198bbad21Block Operator
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