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 8738021 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 91796712 epoch_slot_no: 39912 block_no: 8737844 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 29437 time: 2023-05-06 08:50:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x389842e4d62c64fb975c38ef263de96f0bbe3909d759b1690b62872be02ea3dbBlock Operator
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