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 8716163 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 91345428 epoch_slot_no: 20628 block_no: 8715986 slot_leader_id: 7557874 size: 43216 time: 2023-05-01 03:28:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7ba6283ffb7c3b05766a3de9b0edcb65a35ce888c5ad069ffb1d39217c42be2Block Operator
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