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 8712853 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 91279572 epoch_slot_no: 386772 block_no: 8712676 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 8823 time: 2023-04-30 09:11:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3c7e40243f174ffa66ff69727ac0937c85fd510f4e05a3005cb54b2c3bb8ce7Block Operator
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