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 8742847 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 91897778 epoch_slot_no: 140978 block_no: 8742670 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 55363 time: 2023-05-07 12:54:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa45f1dc6ec476b5ca778c7290df03a1e19b53a69c989798a5fdd8e404b3f4ceBlock Operator
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