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 8735032 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 91734405 epoch_slot_no: 409605 block_no: 8734855 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 28589 time: 2023-05-05 15:31:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee5160c0bd345b69924010ec6e3828c4060796e1ecdbfbc42494b5946e2347d5Block Operator
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