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 8721712 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 91460073 epoch_slot_no: 135273 block_no: 8721535 slot_leader_id: 7305668 size: 58002 time: 2023-05-02 11:19:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc15a9a9a061e8057b8d8c844fc1f0c9568ba300538df10603f6011433f77a25Block Operator
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