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 8723413 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 91494118 epoch_slot_no: 169318 block_no: 8723236 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 88618 time: 2023-05-02 20:46:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa407fd593236efc65cf75c5877467d7bba5bdb386e385474c059eae7182a6cccBlock Operator
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