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 8736079 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 91755722 epoch_slot_no: 430922 block_no: 8735902 slot_leader_id: 4563376 size: 67464 time: 2023-05-05 21:26:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2962a0215908f3b6ab4bd2b94a140c593f58f1d529fbbcf809c5361b8eb5981fBlock Operator
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