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 8697319 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 90963707 epoch_slot_no: 70907 block_no: 8697142 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 34326 time: 2023-04-26 17:26:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82030696c1694c455a00d4692a6fc8256fb31aa6f94bb9e661302a69e89097a7Block Operator
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