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 8704265 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 91104675 epoch_slot_no: 211875 block_no: 8704088 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 4614 time: 2023-04-28 08:36:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31ac31b8e1f0aeb66a01093567623520aa1d5aa6e47db2576c656ae2917cfe59Block Operator
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