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 8739572 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 91829192 epoch_slot_no: 72392 block_no: 8739395 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 42282 time: 2023-05-06 17:51:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17c4ce05c49a253c8d2eb4fb7030df129b4ed743bf8fd1bd72c56747d6465e11Block Operator
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