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 8742773 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 91896434 epoch_slot_no: 139634 block_no: 8742596 slot_leader_id: 4562380 size: 4931 time: 2023-05-07 12:32:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x207edbc7305de6a36298f6148816f0a3e0555e1431f9e326b9c474e0d18c5931Block Operator
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