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 8718418 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 91391204 epoch_slot_no: 66404 block_no: 8718241 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 3557 time: 2023-05-01 16:11:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9a458ae40a7a6e418962ceedde7c379e8f6a210b6e29efae2b824fa95be60eeBlock Operator
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