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 8709495 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 91212514 epoch_slot_no: 319714 block_no: 8709318 slot_leader_id: 7461708 size: 85061 time: 2023-04-29 14:33:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee6d27762bed42d8e9df60f045f4a7dcfc8c1e0dbd34c0c8e594be9b4c9898b4Block Operator
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