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 8742515 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 91890842 epoch_slot_no: 134042 block_no: 8742338 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 5476 time: 2023-05-07 10:58:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc61e9f094cd5558fd20f2b3fc3d63b25f89fae90a66db678366c40bb72ff7f4aBlock Operator
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