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 8721775 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 91461451 epoch_slot_no: 136651 block_no: 8721598 slot_leader_id: 7645970 size: 33692 time: 2023-05-02 11:42:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0c12eb3fc1503b9f37eb50cf965b84185c3a2d438552405c557598f901e7caaBlock Operator
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