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 8709820 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 91218430 epoch_slot_no: 325630 block_no: 8709643 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 3649 time: 2023-04-29 16:12:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x993a59045afe6d7a22415d0b7522335a8b8f1dd6056e8e08b5c5eda68f603e9eBlock Operator
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