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 8696651 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 90950019 epoch_slot_no: 57219 block_no: 8696474 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 65808 time: 2023-04-26 13:38:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94407bdd7b78da9ad7c978c73a278fc2a60379adbefb9fff9bdb54292b2a2e7eBlock Operator
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