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 8722886 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 91483728 epoch_slot_no: 158928 block_no: 8722709 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 57992 time: 2023-05-02 17:53:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x185f66148e35341406fd3406011cb867e353c1a1734ef9b506134d36a30cc218Block Operator
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