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 8732107 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 91673976 epoch_slot_no: 349176 block_no: 8731930 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 86710 time: 2023-05-04 22:44:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x339b4df1aae6186d7c2c5021feaf80ff30bbe5375486a21cf35e7b1e4dd38ef7Block Operator
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