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 8696964 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 90955882 epoch_slot_no: 63082 block_no: 8696787 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 39701 time: 2023-04-26 15:16:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dcaa246ae04401df03b1aa1af67987ad2c2c0e23a459f2f3c2e801d4f0cba95Block Operator
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