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 8710090 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 91224347 epoch_slot_no: 331547 block_no: 8709913 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 25228 time: 2023-04-29 17:50:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb59a1658a08c7c9776e35e8070274de3278c347d03406f5fdb28c1d2e0afa06Block Operator
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