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 8714544 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 91313060 epoch_slot_no: 420260 block_no: 8714367 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 24107 time: 2023-04-30 18:29:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72cd45289442707fcde896fe9831b8a15c5bb601004dffe8d25c4f963a167d33Block Operator
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