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 8704451 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 91108213 epoch_slot_no: 215413 block_no: 8704274 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 22028 time: 2023-04-28 09:35:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf3f99c312b18a1afbf0a16c18a45f3d02650d64a32ea372e9ae1b3ec8803123Block Operator
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