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 8717068 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 91363623 epoch_slot_no: 38823 block_no: 8716891 slot_leader_id: 6476930 size: 67421 time: 2023-05-01 08:31:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6de9d66df1bd57207e3554fb8c8955dd309a8829a91e11600248b4a58ffecd19Block Operator
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