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 8729194 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 91615501 epoch_slot_no: 290701 block_no: 8729017 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 81782 time: 2023-05-04 06:29:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x282c728b116a7bee8123878a80fce4df359e7d5b7222959b188459c50131f74cBlock Operator
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