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 8696884 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 90954393 epoch_slot_no: 61593 block_no: 8696707 slot_leader_id: 5590438 size: 88430 time: 2023-04-26 14:51:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8baedb8af75b30678aa251ef49da11a305b962bc8163352d380a3e449ab190a9Block Operator
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