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 8719686 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 91418704 epoch_slot_no: 93904 block_no: 8719509 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 88676 time: 2023-05-01 23:49:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb9afb81deaa4b29fd10f6fd238b77b8bf92810c776c8268e65c5e0e05521bdbBlock Operator
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