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 8742605 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 91892697 epoch_slot_no: 135897 block_no: 8742428 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 17316 time: 2023-05-07 11:29:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ae310f454b634599744b8738dd874615834e773bb3973642efcb306409c389aBlock Operator
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