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 8718197 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 91387381 epoch_slot_no: 62581 block_no: 8718020 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 75607 time: 2023-05-01 15:07:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6b722b5007476bd99641d05f0bfcf43b76a48ea8454b7f8cddd791bf3721988Block Operator
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