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 8710905 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 91240429 epoch_slot_no: 347629 block_no: 8710728 slot_leader_id: 7968063 size: 13742 time: 2023-04-29 22:18:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf45f9f3674b6fd481fc4eb6f8fcc22586a82ce4c7bc826078755a912d9f9713Block Operator
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