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 8696860 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 90953921 epoch_slot_no: 61121 block_no: 8696683 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 47262 time: 2023-04-26 14:43:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa8621a5e0f321db6335ebb5339c155da72cbb2a27a25ef74722d1fc0181b856Block Operator
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