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 8704279 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 91105011 epoch_slot_no: 212211 block_no: 8704102 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 28271 time: 2023-04-28 08:41:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5119ed160d88aef1a58f6294ad1d2f9db7dd36c28f11b42dab64d3adbe9e16d9Block Operator
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