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 8713572 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 91293904 epoch_slot_no: 401104 block_no: 8713395 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 21168 time: 2023-04-30 13:09:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b69e257b3ebbae11a5ffa70eda5cdd9fe3ebd6d7563d4563156efd20d4c0ef1Block Operator
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