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 8704273 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 91104861 epoch_slot_no: 212061 block_no: 8704096 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 46455 time: 2023-04-28 08:39:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe22485f5c3f6230a343ffd57c49006dbb5a8512cde205b8a866ba7210f4e0c2Block Operator
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