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 8703459 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 91087409 epoch_slot_no: 194609 block_no: 8703282 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 22803 time: 2023-04-28 03:48:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7708119ec8b20bc1a948e39a6b13995cc038edcaf76bf0b8e945920741c67ae8Block Operator
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