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 8731848 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 91668957 epoch_slot_no: 344157 block_no: 8731671 slot_leader_id: 5968039 size: 82779 time: 2023-05-04 21:20:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3657cf2e55ecb3bb5dd5c5f38c32bd89772086234e1d98c9e96a730d1d17d849Block Operator
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