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 8703412 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 91086715 epoch_slot_no: 193915 block_no: 8703235 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 46550 time: 2023-04-28 03:36:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe273a40ee826daf8f41ef1a966aedb305e1fd8e92e93dcc3c29906d5a9a25669Block Operator
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