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 8737697 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 91790550 epoch_slot_no: 33750 block_no: 8737520 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 12537 time: 2023-05-06 07:07:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd80a9ff9cd4ca39335aa357f0f1563ac95689065244889f2352fe6ad0d44fb51Block Operator
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