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 8742426 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 91888703 epoch_slot_no: 131903 block_no: 8742249 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 3681 time: 2023-05-07 10:23:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13a93055c06a9675893436de8da65eb8f09ab68980a8d2a8321d50c293c21aaaBlock Operator
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