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 8714454 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 91311086 epoch_slot_no: 418286 block_no: 8714277 slot_leader_id: 8714454 size: 26892 time: 2023-04-30 17:56:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x610399773161e28259af60ff33282d3f373794453ebb7559c8d23a7717a88628Block Operator
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