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 8728894 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 91609357 epoch_slot_no: 284557 block_no: 8728717 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 35572 time: 2023-05-04 04:47:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7b44eec6fdea9753e37e449698c5b475afb08da4dc6c2d63ace39a08e0a48d2Block Operator
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