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 8718873 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 91401092 epoch_slot_no: 76292 block_no: 8718696 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 41670 time: 2023-05-01 18:56:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bf4a69ab694da8ea2d34cd866b8424c66d0f2ec0c9244820cf1a44ea5c8d549Block Operator
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