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 8707008 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 91161668 epoch_slot_no: 268868 block_no: 8706831 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 65448 time: 2023-04-29 00:25:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55b5030609a8e105215a98efe12c55904a67a12b424e69867d5d74490401a27fBlock Operator
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