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 8707491 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 91171505 epoch_slot_no: 278705 block_no: 8707314 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 55340 time: 2023-04-29 03:09:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc24a350aca3f59c75fb71219de47e9fb54aa0e746e48c9a08ab6bfec20e6a4e4Block Operator
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