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 8716357 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 91349394 epoch_slot_no: 24594 block_no: 8716180 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 26611 time: 2023-05-01 04:34:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9d501f113ee76a2e90c7fdd9f4b504b367b4200b45264cadab289fd3e0e8c2dBlock Operator
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