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 8731466 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 91661246 epoch_slot_no: 336446 block_no: 8731289 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 26646 time: 2023-05-04 19:12:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57dcc296b936a29f4718262665386edbebc72faacb62e9b9c17311c4277c478fBlock Operator
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