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 8698271 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 90983146 epoch_slot_no: 90346 block_no: 8698094 slot_leader_id: 6181151 size: 78290 time: 2023-04-26 22:50:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7fc3a99eba03acc7b7a8eb7154873ec3a008eb9b1b37d3e41ad62016dd54210Block Operator
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