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 8737370 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 91783586 epoch_slot_no: 26786 block_no: 8737193 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 66714 time: 2023-05-06 05:11:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb8221cafadde9e6a5f6630dcdfc37a038e81e3f26a0afe03202953a334a8aedBlock Operator
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