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 8721878 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 91463505 epoch_slot_no: 138705 block_no: 8721701 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 17847 time: 2023-05-02 12:16:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07ed1db37a1506b541787b0dc043993718f91fd22292cb05d4518e1ad07658a9Block Operator
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