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 8734685 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 91728041 epoch_slot_no: 403241 block_no: 8734508 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 22076 time: 2023-05-05 13:45:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x846979ffc0ae481b3033ac14abd9fcdd5b43efbbb2f7d2b6302b628d1cce3573Block Operator
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