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 8728223 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 91595771 epoch_slot_no: 270971 block_no: 8728046 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 14793 time: 2023-05-04 01:01:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb97f6be1400286a40c7977ed1ec1609f91975a0f1fc192ba78c9cf30a8e211fdBlock Operator
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