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 8709668 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 91215585 epoch_slot_no: 322785 block_no: 8709491 slot_leader_id: 6197314 size: 24221 time: 2023-04-29 15:24:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d5415559b66f283cb06277eb130c79a53950b4449e1943046f295417ff92470Block Operator
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