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 8725594 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 91540310 epoch_slot_no: 215510 block_no: 8725417 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 27993 time: 2023-05-03 09:36:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa71e3cf55bfa1ce52d2ace03c31d1e145970d5338102b9dd8bcf0ef5788c2881Block Operator
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