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 8698518 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 90987773 epoch_slot_no: 94973 block_no: 8698341 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 87170 time: 2023-04-27 00:07:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x299a29fe9faf2aecf95d3d777fcbc123997104cf8a84758374ea78c7575d4559Block Operator
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