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 8734642 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 91727112 epoch_slot_no: 402312 block_no: 8734465 slot_leader_id: 5307363 size: 86103 time: 2023-05-05 13:30:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f3a3e3385223527adcaf42a0375a56b18fc2ee7fadc2c2030d4187bea417724Block Operator
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