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 8716189 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 91346100 epoch_slot_no: 21300 block_no: 8716012 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 54757 time: 2023-05-01 03:39:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b00a8d57e5e9c77e20e34a37308efa92c130344f1f1a2268ecce7ab4cf4176fBlock Operator
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