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 8705183 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 91123338 epoch_slot_no: 230538 block_no: 8705006 slot_leader_id: 7729284 size: 30188 time: 2023-04-28 13:47:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f1ea195a70ebb4bbf7db8f455c831da3e3adc8822ad2c158a1fe93f879408b2Block Operator
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