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 8743417 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 91908798 epoch_slot_no: 151998 block_no: 8743240 slot_leader_id: 4630078 size: 82579 time: 2023-05-07 15:58:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x732dd5d2aa0640f90ef9b7de446bca33085fea434c8d90ed87c42f2d9bdcf31cBlock Operator
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