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 8704215 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 91103875 epoch_slot_no: 211075 block_no: 8704038 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 6430 time: 2023-04-28 08:22:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x004bcae55bb755ce97ad32e45e07af8a9c2b7df3e9cec3715bcc39ea839e4e57Block Operator
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