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 8697231 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 90961778 epoch_slot_no: 68978 block_no: 8697054 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 88848 time: 2023-04-26 16:54:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b93b04e38d5ec80cbc4f47441afac506024683be986d2c0d2cece70b11ee39dBlock Operator
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