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 8708380 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 91189586 epoch_slot_no: 296786 block_no: 8708203 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 44195 time: 2023-04-29 08:11:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac8b0385568ec54b4ada260d85ffd6f3b9a9f059a5efe2ecbf4b542313858cfeBlock Operator
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