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 8697606 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 90969543 epoch_slot_no: 76743 block_no: 8697429 slot_leader_id: 6666086 size: 16254 time: 2023-04-26 19:03:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7257ae394c65d9c975a692b48b1c7ddb9c3b9ce73114c6e55302191cba34a0a2Block Operator
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