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 8730685 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 91645934 epoch_slot_no: 321134 block_no: 8730508 slot_leader_id: 4622326 size: 88323 time: 2023-05-04 14:57:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfed40dfbd8d31962e697e998df84c08041a6bf0f44fa30bfe056de1c02275b7Block Operator
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