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 8696414 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 90945223 epoch_slot_no: 52423 block_no: 8696237 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 68976 time: 2023-04-26 12:18:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48560a99cdff54af1765eb668d29a13ce54f9de9d5706ca473c40d7db2c630edBlock Operator
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