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 8715716 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 91336032 epoch_slot_no: 11232 block_no: 8715539 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 23444 time: 2023-05-01 00:52:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7502ba8069b342b21cc2a2dda352aaa35a7763346a5a7c3b80606bef3531e599Block Operator
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