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 8705968 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 91139646 epoch_slot_no: 246846 block_no: 8705791 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 24498 time: 2023-04-28 18:18:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf688825f95e55473bbcff9b778c7b3585a7fcc54f0e207fa27d350815ffce27Block Operator
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