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 8713463 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 91292050 epoch_slot_no: 399250 block_no: 8713286 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 9412 time: 2023-04-30 12:39:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69e921efc07dfaa5db7c9b9149f01bca9600082733b6aaed0066a8616ce2572eBlock Operator
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