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 8738902 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 91814820 epoch_slot_no: 58020 block_no: 8738725 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 81777 time: 2023-05-06 13:51:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x340d4dea4ee929540a053c15a92282db4ac9dc8e52ab911f922f279ac265c6d9Block Operator
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