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 8724025 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 91506906 epoch_slot_no: 182106 block_no: 8723848 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 88798 time: 2023-05-03 00:19:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9b42bbe64cd0b8dc29bd7e6785ceb4465754067de53bffff71a2409ac97b348Block Operator
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