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 8705610 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 91131926 epoch_slot_no: 239126 block_no: 8705433 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 19178 time: 2023-04-28 16:10:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dfc3cb6126fee33f673f43acd5ec49e493965d24ee835338f1cde6b5fa850b3Block Operator
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