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 8732829 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 91689842 epoch_slot_no: 365042 block_no: 8732652 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 29593 time: 2023-05-05 03:08:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedb7ba2f34a10f83b65ad07dc5761924bb3e18069e36f2596d861e532d60d45aBlock Operator
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