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 8742981 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 91900273 epoch_slot_no: 143473 block_no: 8742804 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 34904 time: 2023-05-07 13:36:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1aa09d6ce80352b66a089467c764c4461ddec6d0858f8b2fd85704c7fca49d2Block Operator
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