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 8720507 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 91435101 epoch_slot_no: 110301 block_no: 8720330 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 60603 time: 2023-05-02 04:23:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64185bdcfa908a0dac323a2b569fbcd145b445f477d87b585ea8d62d4e4e115aBlock Operator
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