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 8725198 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 91532290 epoch_slot_no: 207490 block_no: 8725021 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 3412 time: 2023-05-03 07:23:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64c8ce3859e5f551aa68e66556b1082f42f60fbda4a4227d95e0137d13f0ddfaBlock Operator
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