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 8698672 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 90990892 epoch_slot_no: 98092 block_no: 8698495 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 88736 time: 2023-04-27 00:59:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3f9f1a4064c874892dc8f9d4f8fb2ecfc8a34564f63356f774bb703826633ddBlock Operator
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