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 8714664 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 91315599 epoch_slot_no: 422799 block_no: 8714487 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 61904 time: 2023-04-30 19:11:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78ab5c9ef5afbd0c98297222b3450b592569356eb362edefb6514426e2e20076Block Operator
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