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 8741888 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 91877110 epoch_slot_no: 120310 block_no: 8741711 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 23063 time: 2023-05-07 07:10:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6af66f5512ef07a512dc700b8a2a237f3c6aadf6cf6e8f783877205c6ff1a36Block Operator
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