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 8721970 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 91465200 epoch_slot_no: 140400 block_no: 8721793 slot_leader_id: 5652807 size: 41050 time: 2023-05-02 12:44:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51816b16a08293760c5768350a6b6caced5e7dcbcd3800e5bfb3f92d3e822b3fBlock Operator
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