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 8710985 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 91242067 epoch_slot_no: 349267 block_no: 8710808 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 13101 time: 2023-04-29 22:45:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfc9ed168b21712a6492641f4763f4f8e40d8545ee8db3778bc683f5a057155eBlock Operator
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