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 8709053 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 91203162 epoch_slot_no: 310362 block_no: 8708876 slot_leader_id: 8552053 size: 43575 time: 2023-04-29 11:57:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ee267a40dde18a833b4f83d6b6db49f2dc796c9bc01fdb5feb40f8d4310b6d6Block Operator
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