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 8720263 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 91430259 epoch_slot_no: 105459 block_no: 8720086 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 27747 time: 2023-05-02 03:02:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3daf0f3e36f58fd4ddab54a459d0db93a8119c766a598b2145a0c23b2b5051fcBlock Operator
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