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 8698221 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 90982176 epoch_slot_no: 89376 block_no: 8698044 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 11502 time: 2023-04-26 22:34:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbef72c2baf25ef6a6dbbdbdf977deb13b0f30d4930af10850060565b9c1965feBlock Operator
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