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 8697833 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 90974228 epoch_slot_no: 81428 block_no: 8697656 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 85251 time: 2023-04-26 20:21:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84810fd4371cbe4e9c16eb95f1c0b0d4fea3218af3c3bda4b68efb52b6308498Block Operator
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