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 8722271 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 91471182 epoch_slot_no: 146382 block_no: 8722094 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 87336 time: 2023-05-02 14:24:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9b888cc851e6e76f86eca5aca4e72febe2d79760e2346320cfb4c83cd02c9bcBlock Operator
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