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 8742636 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 91893466 epoch_slot_no: 136666 block_no: 8742459 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 18115 time: 2023-05-07 11:42:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd40aac13c642dfc657e59f9e2aa219727c6f91a4b312a3dfab53b7ef9bc1f6ebBlock Operator
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