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 8741217 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 91863132 epoch_slot_no: 106332 block_no: 8741040 slot_leader_id: 7261263 size: 75108 time: 2023-05-07 03:17:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2334e57df089ab6ef843e49756d89620c7d237466e380f4b74d4f00c2ef97a8cBlock Operator
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