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 8726608 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 91562851 epoch_slot_no: 238051 block_no: 8726431 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 58542 time: 2023-05-03 15:52:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71e9dd1a8b2eb3088dd89962da90658a58afd441bc0e69520a799a6fad324a2aBlock Operator
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