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 8736849 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 91772160 epoch_slot_no: 15360 block_no: 8736672 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 15949 time: 2023-05-06 02:00:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0f8a4e9d51d7d77f10e2667964ea350ca4fb5159e0151ab0e36f5bb514b8258Block Operator
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