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 8709713 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 91216192 epoch_slot_no: 323392 block_no: 8709536 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 57455 time: 2023-04-29 15:34:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f56b8627500c15809a75423deb6009a35ba2a58efa524de33355055a1c70d65Block Operator
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