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 8706539 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 91152438 epoch_slot_no: 259638 block_no: 8706362 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 13887 time: 2023-04-28 21:52:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a069b37a08d761fef36bf0fb16fbef858675357182e8b0d9a9f1cea0b527e70Block Operator
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