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 8697819 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 90973882 epoch_slot_no: 81082 block_no: 8697642 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 67465 time: 2023-04-26 20:16:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8a4186637c6ec2ff07c4b54ccb56acecc4055d73056615e60ef22c2797c45a1Block Operator
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