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 8708304 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 91187772 epoch_slot_no: 294972 block_no: 8708127 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 53677 time: 2023-04-29 07:41:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f395bdd2e0118bea9e550c070f1ce55aece4e8d326e14655597d4f24a18665dBlock Operator
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