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 8698319 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 90984012 epoch_slot_no: 91212 block_no: 8698142 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 54734 time: 2023-04-26 23:05:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x042a1158776e7e253ad69cafb27c174b580b296d599a1d78196caeb4163ad62bBlock Operator
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