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 8713676 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 91296082 epoch_slot_no: 403282 block_no: 8713499 slot_leader_id: 5264753 size: 61964 time: 2023-04-30 13:46:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc902e1e183622f5ec6788b213f91a46d0b5cd8ed022310dc4c925e21151bea8Block Operator
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