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 8728644 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 91604260 epoch_slot_no: 279460 block_no: 8728467 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 50691 time: 2023-05-04 03:22:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dd83bd4f5f93d1fa19a40727eb794a426c3a04310081b2f861e09a68859710aBlock Operator
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