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 8698405 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 90985562 epoch_slot_no: 92762 block_no: 8698228 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 85865 time: 2023-04-26 23:30:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8460d42a2fc9466d1b388e1ccffc6183d38c54c8c706cbe6e02e1abb118862c8Block Operator
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