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 8727748 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 91585849 epoch_slot_no: 261049 block_no: 8727571 slot_leader_id: 8590036 size: 88471 time: 2023-05-03 22:15:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05266feb0b46d0af7251bf51e6b369f121fe52f9e38d30ede204e9928678257fBlock Operator
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