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 8734200 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 91718846 epoch_slot_no: 394046 block_no: 8734023 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 3849 time: 2023-05-05 11:12:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2293f7a0f026a41ec1f6f4bb74787d81a6b2bdc665ce3625971a346437048f8Block Operator
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