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 8741505 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 91868811 epoch_slot_no: 112011 block_no: 8741328 slot_leader_id: 5586083 size: 6950 time: 2023-05-07 04:51:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9364c4c81c82cc8e77824de151b7110f1ad80f86a2abaf80f93496ea7e4350cBlock Operator
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