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 8705188 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 91123485 epoch_slot_no: 230685 block_no: 8705011 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 45892 time: 2023-04-28 13:49:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8a1fe3ad2dd9d305ececac992485ec2491fc1b74375250e6b469c32f65fe59fBlock Operator
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