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 8715244 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 91327343 epoch_slot_no: 2543 block_no: 8715067 slot_leader_id: 8164082 size: 79478 time: 2023-04-30 22:27:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55ca7e330644ff93bda3c8fd6dc611180ca2087992ffe9c0717b7cab9b8d669aBlock Operator
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