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 8697835 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 90974249 epoch_slot_no: 81449 block_no: 8697658 slot_leader_id: 6877023 size: 9172 time: 2023-04-26 20:22:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bf0f88f17e8e7d245343f2697e0a1777581cc4174719c10bc4af7b66c0952f3Block Operator
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