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 8731121 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 91654520 epoch_slot_no: 329720 block_no: 8730944 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 72174 time: 2023-05-04 17:20:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aa5843565c9f16e31ba0e76b6705e5ad490ba4ab24355b8046d4f39f9eba1a3Block Operator
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