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 8738578 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 91808127 epoch_slot_no: 51327 block_no: 8738401 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 80980 time: 2023-05-06 12:00:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8defe2168a7c06e9fc4ab19067c29f868e330e55b40f77bc71002b856e3dc226Block Operator
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