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 8715160 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 91325457 epoch_slot_no: 657 block_no: 8714983 slot_leader_id: 4813965 size: 63272 time: 2023-04-30 21:55:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7e6f3e6aef092686c8d9a5bd378a631fc8b4f550bc58544ec58edf92390a01bBlock Operator
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