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 8697947 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 90976355 epoch_slot_no: 83555 block_no: 8697770 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 8255 time: 2023-04-26 20:57:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9672a9e8e5d6fec62891f166955b45c683d1394b024ef70294cdc43e586e0f21Block Operator
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