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 8728676 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 91604806 epoch_slot_no: 280006 block_no: 8728499 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 12951 time: 2023-05-04 03:31:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ef64bba93f4ca57b4a22c5cc1b8dda997e312f04f5bf0e9025021b4bc8513ffBlock Operator
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