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 8699089 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 90998973 epoch_slot_no: 106173 block_no: 8698912 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 31322 time: 2023-04-27 03:14:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5377cb1d1e9e8c03c08f76bdb03cff7cf38a7c75b538824c0a6281a5c574b20Block Operator
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