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 8708478 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 91191543 epoch_slot_no: 298743 block_no: 8708301 slot_leader_id: 8680906 size: 912 time: 2023-04-29 08:43:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e698b4bb04bbd9cfe41d52c29ffdb354b07be0f4de71cb7ca39c9a6dfe44ae3Block Operator
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