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 8723586 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 91497922 epoch_slot_no: 173122 block_no: 8723409 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 79963 time: 2023-05-02 21:50:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83078e886e1b15ddf94343714976ac996afb531ad47617ed7f712f396c830a9aBlock Operator
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