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 8706087 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 91142179 epoch_slot_no: 249379 block_no: 8705910 slot_leader_id: 6041091 size: 87801 time: 2023-04-28 19:01:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dce813ccb4d7352ac334f71934172273263d8b0d5871c0fe2a894a8111c322bBlock Operator
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