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 8741465 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 91867920 epoch_slot_no: 111120 block_no: 8741288 slot_leader_id: 8552053 size: 33898 time: 2023-05-07 04:36:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8c6302ef6940d932878e9eb05de88a16a0355a2680570e5e9c35ab0ebb0bde2Block Operator
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