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 8697867 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 90974836 epoch_slot_no: 82036 block_no: 8697690 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 80088 time: 2023-04-26 20:32:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ef849aad63c6301a326d89c25231636504bf2d4a98a1a4e613e8ae9a837b324Block Operator
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