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 8731209 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 91656544 epoch_slot_no: 331744 block_no: 8731032 slot_leader_id: 7376318 size: 56413 time: 2023-05-04 17:53:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x937a81d1bffc6f7a81ff5f2249ba2c477697cbe9d3087ccc7138af042c5afa2bBlock Operator
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