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 8718642 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 91396148 epoch_slot_no: 71348 block_no: 8718465 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 64718 time: 2023-05-01 17:33:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x857b6bee56cde5da49ef50462f537697cc3861bae555f5e89f890867db4b76d9Block Operator
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