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 8697941 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 90976245 epoch_slot_no: 83445 block_no: 8697764 slot_leader_id: 4555889 size: 9877 time: 2023-04-26 20:55:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35bd276b0cb2a121099cdcc92cd2af93d3dd99fc2c7dc02a3d71b554f1a28a29Block Operator
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