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 8697345 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 90964305 epoch_slot_no: 71505 block_no: 8697168 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 15192 time: 2023-04-26 17:36:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc50243faa473083ad69475d722b67a9b534eef7e5d481f82a4fa41e19db41b4aBlock Operator
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