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 8724581 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 91519100 epoch_slot_no: 194300 block_no: 8724404 slot_leader_id: 6277672 size: 21523 time: 2023-05-03 03:43:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50592bb8a9f2092afea2b533548c1bc2ba6613d3824c7eb3edc6b84cfbde222bBlock Operator
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