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 8713657 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 91295618 epoch_slot_no: 402818 block_no: 8713480 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 45122 time: 2023-04-30 13:38:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36e43a8ffaa00779f1574e10459c5f7aaa0aeb87c384a54fa127ef6cd0c85e1dBlock Operator
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