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 8698339 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 90984338 epoch_slot_no: 91538 block_no: 8698162 slot_leader_id: 6207674 size: 14778 time: 2023-04-26 23:10:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7af5948c56151d6ccf1b093c64dfc104f50040bbf08a9a5a01cfb58e19430f0dBlock Operator
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