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 8739249 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 91822221 epoch_slot_no: 65421 block_no: 8739072 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 49577 time: 2023-05-06 15:55:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bacfd9ecdec70b70783fff05f02a69e42a20bfb3c2c567713e466afbd593472Block Operator
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