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 8709635 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 91215155 epoch_slot_no: 322355 block_no: 8709458 slot_leader_id: 6985330 size: 19557 time: 2023-04-29 15:17:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10d673e65e9e18cebca277a51c2ee865ebcdb2a15441978a3ef1b97d010250d9Block Operator
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