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 8697817 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 90973820 epoch_slot_no: 81020 block_no: 8697640 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 3770 time: 2023-04-26 20:15:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83f942f5b29036be6610809e5dd9299799cfa25a5a5c66f7f2671044aafbed37Block Operator
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