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 8697337 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 90964156 epoch_slot_no: 71356 block_no: 8697160 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 83702 time: 2023-04-26 17:34:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf11a37bb662b2408f6c18f5849543c0f637995c5f8d77226e0e9a02588c3369bBlock Operator
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