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 8735443 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 91742843 epoch_slot_no: 418043 block_no: 8735266 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 88832 time: 2023-05-05 17:52:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8588bcaede11743b8837731335ebed8de3fd0302e7427c98182a9cc2875abc4eBlock Operator
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