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 8696745 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 90951735 epoch_slot_no: 58935 block_no: 8696568 slot_leader_id: 5593863 size: 49571 time: 2023-04-26 14:07:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8c7d68ea1272af4eedcf7b761562fd835842282c9c7945c0850850632513d0fBlock Operator
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