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 8724872 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 91525266 epoch_slot_no: 200466 block_no: 8724695 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 71220 time: 2023-05-03 05:25:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93217e40d52d2baec07bf3fd9fb20fcad38f95a1d5c11d77b99377cf67129820Block Operator
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