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 8716167 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 91345508 epoch_slot_no: 20708 block_no: 8715990 slot_leader_id: 8504141 size: 9894 time: 2023-05-01 03:29:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc5476c2732af8d321c4861e134b6448bf00c6b78434cb52082fb17da128bf35Block Operator
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