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 8713650 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 91295421 epoch_slot_no: 402621 block_no: 8713473 slot_leader_id: 6624336 size: 35133 time: 2023-04-30 13:35:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf64d7a342c21727bd7581fc66d600bb5f5e2c0f33ae1fc86a41b9125ec051a0aBlock Operator
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