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 8696486 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 90946592 epoch_slot_no: 53792 block_no: 8696309 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 81799 time: 2023-04-26 12:41:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76738f7166416ff3c3f4ece3d6dbf17df6798c656e3c9e9a0c4fb36c3b10431dBlock Operator
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