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 8717039 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 91363044 epoch_slot_no: 38244 block_no: 8716862 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 24382 time: 2023-05-01 08:22:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa6d422dd6827943dc9b9533f80ea8de262fb382cb5db79ae0207eccbfda5a7eBlock Operator
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