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 8696468 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 90946225 epoch_slot_no: 53425 block_no: 8696291 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 7898 time: 2023-04-26 12:35:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x799b4810dafec30572c86101e49b19b6269d4393942f3707e9c306e7f2cc6731Block Operator
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