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 8731017 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 91652404 epoch_slot_no: 327604 block_no: 8730840 slot_leader_id: 8676723 size: 81304 time: 2023-05-04 16:44:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x703825a8f21a1e161d73fa6a3a1f6a85010299dc4f476c272218f9e10d5367a7Block Operator
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