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 8724884 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 91525414 epoch_slot_no: 200614 block_no: 8724707 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 15472 time: 2023-05-03 05:28:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1dfc1d3a3b87edb05ab0a9515c3446755972e6e207d5f92c681423939496788Block Operator
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