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 8697786 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 90973361 epoch_slot_no: 80561 block_no: 8697609 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 83976 time: 2023-04-26 20:07:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9948e28b012b884fa0832a0311f8873ed441de65a22c0b86b28597ee8eac27fBlock Operator
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