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 8712273 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 91267908 epoch_slot_no: 375108 block_no: 8712096 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 27213 time: 2023-04-30 05:56:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf202f97030817848a72793e96c9105aea9110dd8275d56545ff3b30c2ef340d8Block Operator
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