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 8719091 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 91406136 epoch_slot_no: 81336 block_no: 8718914 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 42877 time: 2023-05-01 20:20:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5db4cf7e3a6ac0771f88521b66e0401e0f853f61bf17b6494e5eaeb6bd2b12c3Block Operator
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