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 8696301 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 90942864 epoch_slot_no: 50064 block_no: 8696124 slot_leader_id: 4562285 size: 6954 time: 2023-04-26 11:39:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc05e179a5d284e12daf0d4dfcd7dbd91b8e2c7b4ec2bea4ecc329292cb3ca02Block Operator
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