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 8727862 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 91588251 epoch_slot_no: 263451 block_no: 8727685 slot_leader_id: 8727862 size: 13673 time: 2023-05-03 22:55:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a84755e301e2b3db5fb3630b85c23772f3a63b4968765dc2dfd08e6440f301aBlock Operator
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