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 8697577 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 90968955 epoch_slot_no: 76155 block_no: 8697400 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 45978 time: 2023-04-26 18:54:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3d1c6996c37b13e417528a9de0e7c9e3b7d8f1ffdae4b104392e8d0a9060516Block Operator
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