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 8742698 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 91894901 epoch_slot_no: 138101 block_no: 8742521 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 52297 time: 2023-05-07 12:06:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe640a37077ed13bb32230b5987405f38f46c887ba1da7614a03f5361b438a4fcBlock Operator
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