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 8732685 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 91686738 epoch_slot_no: 361938 block_no: 8732508 slot_leader_id: 5041733 size: 76969 time: 2023-05-05 02:17:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58b5ec8d7ee72eea7a7acbc4beb08b2c3578f7537c0074043ac041a3f0fdbe09Block Operator
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