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 8709948 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 91221346 epoch_slot_no: 328546 block_no: 8709771 slot_leader_id: 4667457 size: 27014 time: 2023-04-29 17:00:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0fc24d60aee7854b8227759b729bb25942dd57e98c15f57fd2180fbfe46a3cbBlock Operator
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