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 8722514 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 91476425 epoch_slot_no: 151625 block_no: 8722337 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 88227 time: 2023-05-02 15:51:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb0d80d2106610b23db52f2c3cdda53f766947ef634dc4a4b44b2305a094e405Block Operator
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