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 8722438 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 91474851 epoch_slot_no: 150051 block_no: 8722261 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 81797 time: 2023-05-02 15:25:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c1cb1b08c5c14d79bb4afb347b3feb9131f4d7a99f346f9538473383169c8a0Block Operator
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