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 8721715 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 91460160 epoch_slot_no: 135360 block_no: 8721538 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 60795 time: 2023-05-02 11:20:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11e24599ee56a5ba9b8d050d65cfc4ff25df0b90300d516305c1c7432f79b37aBlock Operator
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