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 8704442 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 91108069 epoch_slot_no: 215269 block_no: 8704265 slot_leader_id: 7678498 size: 87018 time: 2023-04-28 09:32:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34996a0f21ac20949c08cad5a0bba32c9fe7b94bb5cdfaa548a034e8d5b93561Block Operator
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