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 8743405 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 91908547 epoch_slot_no: 151747 block_no: 8743228 slot_leader_id: 7698755 size: 81115 time: 2023-05-07 15:53:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bdd470c13750399f5a8d777103af41336f2705a9b3567010ccd6229ef5bbe36Block Operator
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