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 8711385 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 91250218 epoch_slot_no: 357418 block_no: 8711208 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 5799 time: 2023-04-30 01:01:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ac4c68251e858715b67a0d34b91e723230c68a4e43ade364cc34e6e52b3e8d3Block Operator
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