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 8742462 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 91889510 epoch_slot_no: 132710 block_no: 8742285 slot_leader_id: 7376318 size: 25993 time: 2023-05-07 10:36:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4622e0a042fcc75c5dbfd5eb9608113dc85d61581db9edcbedf3a2a6d9df022dBlock Operator
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