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 8719906 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 91423452 epoch_slot_no: 98652 block_no: 8719729 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 51825 time: 2023-05-02 01:09:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdc5bc8e5bdb9513775ad08a548d9a28b805cbfa8ca07a307ed401ae8cca2141Block Operator
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