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 8717101 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 91364343 epoch_slot_no: 39543 block_no: 8716924 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 32729 time: 2023-05-01 08:43:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2258f98cede62ea500fd7018a501abdd57918e16985a5ce0b84a25f6e830c9aaBlock Operator
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