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 8738276 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 91802517 epoch_slot_no: 45717 block_no: 8738099 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 51416 time: 2023-05-06 10:26:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48051c073c425bfc84179a1e1d2afcd55bdaa305403e3639096105b38491a8ddBlock Operator
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