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 8736523 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 91765338 epoch_slot_no: 8538 block_no: 8736346 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 55163 time: 2023-05-06 00:07:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeca3ab4e9c183d0e29a32b3ddaaab9d96d5b7bf8f053e874d001c7e31b79cb01Block Operator
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