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 8735836 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 91750752 epoch_slot_no: 425952 block_no: 8735659 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 88353 time: 2023-05-05 20:04:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8fb0044084f286acb04ee1e2601f5e58c9fbd1b65c53f8c4e134556fccbe3f3Block Operator
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