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 8727925 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 91589554 epoch_slot_no: 264754 block_no: 8727748 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 80297 time: 2023-05-03 23:17:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91f33d9c3218efc303a76f67539a8c4f94ff69a8c1bdd10434c84b4bd6970503Block Operator
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