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 8709234 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 91207049 epoch_slot_no: 314249 block_no: 8709057 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 23575 time: 2023-04-29 13:02:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9d9b0e337590c592383e479fe9c85315f3fcd5aea6499af8eefcd5e32d4c46eBlock Operator
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