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 8697230 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 90961752 epoch_slot_no: 68952 block_no: 8697053 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 76371 time: 2023-04-26 16:54:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fffc99b26aa04d157f4e7d7a806283f13b3b6089ce07cf68b82b4f907d659fcBlock Operator
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