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 8697422 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 90965932 epoch_slot_no: 73132 block_no: 8697245 slot_leader_id: 8697422 size: 85028 time: 2023-04-26 18:03:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67dfe9a6ce042bb168c97cba408839d18165f047310bd23bec11a53fc139afa1Block Operator
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