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 8697076 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 90958362 epoch_slot_no: 65562 block_no: 8696899 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 28747 time: 2023-04-26 15:57:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5165931f1952295bfdb15ad9117fd973b9739e12a0e797addc68beaa40b6f7fBlock Operator
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