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 8712124 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 91265482 epoch_slot_no: 372682 block_no: 8711947 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 12952 time: 2023-04-30 05:16:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12719471d2f36a8c542696f29d520c84b976307f95a2e2a99d55dd2ef158e956Block Operator
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