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 8724688 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 91521457 epoch_slot_no: 196657 block_no: 8724511 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 81464 time: 2023-05-03 04:22:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77bdd7c9bf6d47a30df6830e092816c75dd92fe9f9db1f752dbbae39283280a2Block Operator
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