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 8696748 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 90951908 epoch_slot_no: 59108 block_no: 8696571 slot_leader_id: 6491477 size: 87900 time: 2023-04-26 14:09:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb11e43b410df7b9d8c7d9308b85410097c888811ef32577e9171c051843c0e19Block Operator
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