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 8739068 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 91818335 epoch_slot_no: 61535 block_no: 8738891 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 87119 time: 2023-05-06 14:50:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45672b6d582288980383995ad87a257e9d67643f56e2b35a682da73d9aa4d2ffBlock Operator
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