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 8722034 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 91466460 epoch_slot_no: 141660 block_no: 8721857 slot_leader_id: 8552053 size: 51326 time: 2023-05-02 13:05:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14087e025988a4ab2785622496f923fa90dc99e9e39e4ea4a8a8842cd66d92deBlock Operator
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