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 8728212 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 91595630 epoch_slot_no: 270830 block_no: 8728035 slot_leader_id: 4770088 size: 86206 time: 2023-05-04 00:58:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa565eb7d068423b68b17abf2218af9aef004189539ca4ed0acc9e7b0dba0d0afBlock Operator
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