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 8718257 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 91388677 epoch_slot_no: 63877 block_no: 8718080 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 21142 time: 2023-05-01 15:29:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x598f77c96ee9bec89e592ac548ff8801491569d90f93cd64e1944cb804ffdb51Block Operator
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