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 8726858 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 91567768 epoch_slot_no: 242968 block_no: 8726681 slot_leader_id: 8306498 size: 86210 time: 2023-05-03 17:14:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16c7c408a020b985e548324dd5a48a5980bbd1d013c3092d1d7631a095917466Block Operator
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