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 8726845 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 91567509 epoch_slot_no: 242709 block_no: 8726668 slot_leader_id: 4596533 size: 31673 time: 2023-05-03 17:10:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd816c7681099b35b1fa568468095322238f7f610bd8a0ad0e45b393fa8eb0ff3Block Operator
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