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 8738324 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 91803700 epoch_slot_no: 46900 block_no: 8738147 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 83117 time: 2023-05-06 10:46:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e6c47fe5b4e34ed67fc174f5e710305c5c409ac97212c77c53252b378580c67Block Operator
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