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 8699325 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 91003277 epoch_slot_no: 110477 block_no: 8699148 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 1296 time: 2023-04-27 04:26:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ef8e98135208f3b388a531022c85d2885743aa9f95d96c43c07007398eeb931Block Operator
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