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 8698461 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 90986600 epoch_slot_no: 93800 block_no: 8698284 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 13715 time: 2023-04-26 23:48:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x336a6864e723b9e15b37b12dc6f9c4878ab5481985c8142638051fe233963a5dBlock Operator
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