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 8715185 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 91326022 epoch_slot_no: 1222 block_no: 8715008 slot_leader_id: 5805397 size: 82240 time: 2023-04-30 22:05:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19960e0b28a3c485c374116f12163fa029564a3ee03170612964b3c590c50145Block Operator
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