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 8734260 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 91719984 epoch_slot_no: 395184 block_no: 8734083 slot_leader_id: 8309547 size: 25151 time: 2023-05-05 11:31:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdba36c748c6d77c57d21b6ff23f4ce1472864added61b889a0795f5c3f6cccd0Block Operator
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