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 8738129 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 91799007 epoch_slot_no: 42207 block_no: 8737952 slot_leader_id: 8234376 size: 7584 time: 2023-05-06 09:28:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa94bc3f4d8aa1a3f87932f10e7b18523107698cecba8e09a713cd812e8f362dBlock Operator
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