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 8711953 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 91261910 epoch_slot_no: 369110 block_no: 8711776 slot_leader_id: 4563288 size: 11594 time: 2023-04-30 04:16:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa271512f0d7b760f3b4b6ef6001dca9e72a5f1b9eee48def8d2385f0b7981b8eBlock Operator
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