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 8711990 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 91262648 epoch_slot_no: 369848 block_no: 8711813 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 3240 time: 2023-04-30 04:28:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a1103a8f33561a5aa4368ac186a395de1d99b0c22d551b8802df52f683ba863Block Operator
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