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 8724822 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 91523952 epoch_slot_no: 199152 block_no: 8724645 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 48118 time: 2023-05-03 05:04:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc94e8925951b9cb05fc1c281efe25c045827dde4b193ecbf3f2a47fb4de760c4Block Operator
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