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 8717647 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 91375896 epoch_slot_no: 51096 block_no: 8717470 slot_leader_id: 8591481 size: 40993 time: 2023-05-01 11:56:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90a202868b62a7c382f691e45ddb10b084fe9634dff39bf5a97f6c878070f383Block Operator
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