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 8725763 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 91544054 epoch_slot_no: 219254 block_no: 8725586 slot_leader_id: 8591481 size: 50567 time: 2023-05-03 10:39:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa83e4266587be707294d243323b6d9224590f16c16bf0641b8e4814666a98e1Block Operator
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