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 8712882 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 91280270 epoch_slot_no: 387470 block_no: 8712705 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 27865 time: 2023-04-30 09:22:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee192fda0058a4849ecc02f8a1d1bd14dba0cd5bb04ec036bc92eb17871529b7Block Operator
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