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 8727442 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 91580054 epoch_slot_no: 255254 block_no: 8727265 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 40361 time: 2023-05-03 20:39:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc23dc268ff2d80ced441a7334179aa47ffa22ff15a7f44831061665f879b2be6Block Operator
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