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 8697421 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 90965910 epoch_slot_no: 73110 block_no: 8697244 slot_leader_id: 6802689 size: 50811 time: 2023-04-26 18:03:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfab2dfaf2d82c40e080005b6c516b35c4cbea7a7baa09b4e03652fb1ce4c1a99Block Operator
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