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 8707312 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 91168032 epoch_slot_no: 275232 block_no: 8707135 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 29308 time: 2023-04-29 02:12:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a208a6b8c6b3761223f8e98e905f270776d53d8d2e0349d3de7e72f2c09c3f3Block Operator
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