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 8698659 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 90990618 epoch_slot_no: 97818 block_no: 8698482 slot_leader_id: 4559018 size: 66575 time: 2023-04-27 00:55:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83d4a2e855ab701b7d14acd3cb422d9d480df2c14214592d80d33a93f4e095e1Block Operator
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