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 8698114 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 90979698 epoch_slot_no: 86898 block_no: 8697937 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 60763 time: 2023-04-26 21:53:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb768ccd727bb0b632bdef5ca83b377fb642e5c9d8cb5b7d551ae174c47b6741Block Operator
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