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 8720727 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 91439895 epoch_slot_no: 115095 block_no: 8720550 slot_leader_id: 4662751 size: 22127 time: 2023-05-02 05:43:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bdb6ad8c75d2626f5f876c4ec2f6ba2d56862c09f6cdeb36089d70cd9f18171Block Operator
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