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 8696902 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 90954682 epoch_slot_no: 61882 block_no: 8696725 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 8046 time: 2023-04-26 14:56:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14f39443a5cd8b7614f3487cc841a996e98b2870d59bdb3e017c1b02c02a41f2Block Operator
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