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 8743641 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 91913502 epoch_slot_no: 156702 block_no: 8743464 slot_leader_id: 4583545 size: 86335 time: 2023-05-07 17:16:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bf16bcdd2b3264feb46e2c167a03d3defefc4c1a3577d7646e31b5744e32c0dBlock Operator
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