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 8731531 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 91662364 epoch_slot_no: 337564 block_no: 8731354 slot_leader_id: 8577576 size: 83961 time: 2023-05-04 19:30:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa18b0a066556a46da5613e99a290ce345108dd4a1916b67e6e1a37e36b02746cBlock Operator
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