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 8738477 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 91806441 epoch_slot_no: 49641 block_no: 8738300 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 77277 time: 2023-05-06 11:32:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9efd3548c09e3852296945a364f1cb80ce237723f3b4b9c24569d7c11fb8741Block Operator
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