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 8710397 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 91230381 epoch_slot_no: 337581 block_no: 8710220 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 50082 time: 2023-04-29 19:31:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e1a58a640f2335f521f253d83bfce9c2aa4a846c0bf4f00ed085198005f1825Block Operator
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