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 8711973 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 91262328 epoch_slot_no: 369528 block_no: 8711796 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 2677 time: 2023-04-30 04:23:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37f473b6cb54a9d52a31e81439302b013926fadbc8a8deb5c781c7643914c71eBlock Operator
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