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 8696818 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 90953274 epoch_slot_no: 60474 block_no: 8696641 slot_leader_id: 5449775 size: 20160 time: 2023-04-26 14:32:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec1df46f26a9a743941f39610fb3231bde3514765c51374a371e8cf82e92edf2Block Operator
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