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 8718843 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 91400501 epoch_slot_no: 75701 block_no: 8718666 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 4880 time: 2023-05-01 18:46:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27476934a3c7021ab1aae3ddd0fd240b80ba6fda1d0a16aaf88ca23622146a1cBlock Operator
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