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 8724878 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 91525306 epoch_slot_no: 200506 block_no: 8724701 slot_leader_id: 8103509 size: 14733 time: 2023-05-03 05:26:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a0b7ac5374cfd34c77038251b5a49ecba490d55678d3596d1054b7a0f546ca6Block Operator
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