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 8696413 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 90945193 epoch_slot_no: 52393 block_no: 8696236 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 26789 time: 2023-04-26 12:18:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x773418d2186f21ecb3898ff2ea9c6524882bf1b2cdb5f6978d3e4580cee1123bBlock Operator
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