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 8734160 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 91718061 epoch_slot_no: 393261 block_no: 8733983 slot_leader_id: 7376318 size: 76540 time: 2023-05-05 10:59:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe11f879cd0b54d8a23a4ea40630728c78bf68d79da6b5fb3ea3c3ee6fd8a32a2Block Operator
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