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 8712758 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 91277484 epoch_slot_no: 384684 block_no: 8712581 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 46244 time: 2023-04-30 08:36:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81732e0db2f5e5bb3949ef68db67b43890036f720213f18d358dae0db6ea4bb5Block Operator
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