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 8721340 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 91452742 epoch_slot_no: 127942 block_no: 8721163 slot_leader_id: 5023593 size: 52041 time: 2023-05-02 09:17:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f33df2ae6ac8a62621c7f2104cb74f40ea1b57a82cb2e801e5d1305b318020dBlock Operator
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