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 8697959 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 90976590 epoch_slot_no: 83790 block_no: 8697782 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 4608 time: 2023-04-26 21:01:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36d5dbbff5f84d1b113ff0542e3d3c2a616c2ffb7c57cc7382d248f892e9a836Block Operator
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