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 8742697 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 91894860 epoch_slot_no: 138060 block_no: 8742520 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 53603 time: 2023-05-07 12:05:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52e9efdb4e8186ecf84c3e8672f49722467d8e38245543a0a99e3619ecee8de0Block Operator
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