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 8734042 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 91715542 epoch_slot_no: 390742 block_no: 8733865 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 68966 time: 2023-05-05 10:17:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9728fc44a26ed772c8cb3c11d6c55ce2d58c5f2a62700e4848a91c900973c32eBlock Operator
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