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 8743538 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 91911355 epoch_slot_no: 154555 block_no: 8743361 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 88743 time: 2023-05-07 16:40:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bd8a2a062df2e0154abdaf23dae26436c860b6a6ff3b54728325e81af21805eBlock Operator
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