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 8717598 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 91374633 epoch_slot_no: 49833 block_no: 8717421 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 23149 time: 2023-05-01 11:35:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75c05f8b0dd960de81227e50a2642555da0477b37f2b3fb7a70b0bc680b0f0a1Block Operator
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