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 8714269 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 91307298 epoch_slot_no: 414498 block_no: 8714092 slot_leader_id: 8192027 size: 46418 time: 2023-04-30 16:53:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83a9af2fcf4cbbe99f685c0e057a9efc3ed8b26b5a598ca3170fd51af80574b9Block Operator
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