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 8743482 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 91910402 epoch_slot_no: 153602 block_no: 8743305 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 57201 time: 2023-05-07 16:24:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5db07f031362f1b963d7f8645c5442e310f0b5be64a9096f5cfd602c122606b9Block Operator
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