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 8711738 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 91257268 epoch_slot_no: 364468 block_no: 8711561 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 19472 time: 2023-04-30 02:59:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x661c940b3de6b57ee5e9e774ae02fa6ebfc0040bcb3a5690505170e958012989Block Operator
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