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 8697655 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 90970632 epoch_slot_no: 77832 block_no: 8697478 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 53346 time: 2023-04-26 19:22:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04a7ce947368d9220bbbea59eb7ebf8237350cf478cf08efaec613d70f3243f8Block Operator
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