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 8729348 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 91618487 epoch_slot_no: 293687 block_no: 8729171 slot_leader_id: 7772293 size: 10674 time: 2023-05-04 07:19:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9c4c617d51650c2eb215892169999f15041ed633aff9218d160e0440c578b32Block Operator
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