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 8697174 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 90960725 epoch_slot_no: 67925 block_no: 8696997 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 3699 time: 2023-04-26 16:36:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda5ce7b99239bf1435d69695ad8dad73ace47791111cae128d3b632dff85ac35Block Operator
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