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 8718051 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 91384405 epoch_slot_no: 59605 block_no: 8717874 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 52860 time: 2023-05-01 14:18:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd889e3c49dc1810e38a894f960b1e66f452c77d7410a87daab296ec05e2b8ceaBlock Operator
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