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 8704448 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 91108188 epoch_slot_no: 215388 block_no: 8704271 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 20223 time: 2023-04-28 09:34:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1cde7a71510d0275620ac683fa5a8c543f53219f19f157f2b3ec83dece4440bBlock Operator
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