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 8725230 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 91532880 epoch_slot_no: 208080 block_no: 8725053 slot_leader_id: 5264753 size: 40686 time: 2023-05-03 07:32:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x971285effb044c9cddc3ed3bdcffc7bf8adabadad6fbe125c638625488db091bBlock Operator
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