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 8721792 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 91461664 epoch_slot_no: 136864 block_no: 8721615 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 14245 time: 2023-05-02 11:45:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10b220a1da11dc3e4b1a1f52b668ac367b1b993ed8aa5ac27d57535cd85e52b9Block Operator
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