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 8707746 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 91176866 epoch_slot_no: 284066 block_no: 8707569 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 33022 time: 2023-04-29 04:39:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25d915d5a0b0df2bade42b2e2662f8cfa0078c3cb5e50a8de066e2ea2b9505d2Block Operator
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