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 8709978 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 91222046 epoch_slot_no: 329246 block_no: 8709801 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 51824 time: 2023-04-29 17:12:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99773912866d1a01a3f411ce8dec5d3b88b6e5d5e76569a716ecaaf507f2491eBlock Operator
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