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 8724843 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 91524580 epoch_slot_no: 199780 block_no: 8724666 slot_leader_id: 6519574 size: 84635 time: 2023-05-03 05:14:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ca1d02b54154c860df2e63a283722703fdb8ea62b20074c98c5c2b5cf330b09Block Operator
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